My Hiding Place
Heart Prep
Take a moment and focus your mind and heart on God. If you’re struggling,
pray and ask God to help you to quiet your mind so you can listen and focus during today’s devotion time.
Psalm 32:7 “You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble;
You surround me with songs of deliverance.”
Have you ever wanted to just hide? Maybe you want to hide from people, certain situations, or maybe just life in general. Sometimes life becomes so chaotic and overwhelming that you just need a break. Reality is a harsh thing to deal with. People can and will break your heart, situations can deteriorate quickly without notice, and life can hit you hard all in one moment. The awesome thing about life, and sometimes the only good thing about life, is that we have the blessing of having a good hiding place, God. He can be your hiding place. He’s mine and He’s a great One. When I’m overwhelmed and can’t seem to do anything right, I go to Him. It sounds somewhat silly, but He holds me- I can feel it, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It’s like a supernatural hug. I hide in Him and He preserves me from trouble. When I choose to stay close to Him, He keeps me out of trouble. He delivers me from the things that bind me. Think about those terrible sins and habits you can’t seem to get rid of; He can deliver you from those. Stick close to Him long enough, and you will see. Now, if you’re wondering, “How in the world do I ‘hide’ in God?”, let me help make that clearer. Hiding in God just means being in His presence. It means removing yourself from your stuff and focusing just on Him. It means running to Him instead of Netflix, social media, addictions, and people. By hiding in Him, He will make sure you are taken care of. He’s so much more than a hiding place, He is a place where you can never overstay your welcome. He is there for you. People will fail you, but God never will.
Life Application
Where do I usually hide when life gets the best of me?
Does it satisfy me completely or does it still leave me longing and empty?
What keeps me from changing my hiding place from that to God?