Secure in God's Hands

"You show me the path of life.

In your presence there is fullness of joy;

in your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

(from Psalm 16)

When I am looking to draw closer to God's presence, places I choose are mountains or hills with panoramic overviews. 

Another place I go when I am looking for a greater sense of God's presence is by water. Sometimes it's the "still waters" of a lake or gentle stream. Other times it's by the vastness of the sea. 

By sitting quietly and absorbing the awesome beauty, I sense God's presence. I sense a peace that passes understanding.

Perhaps, though, you may not have mountains, hills, rivers, lakes or the sea nearby.

I believe reading the Psalms is another way to draw closer to God. They describe human thoughts and feelings with a desire to create an intimacy with God.

For a moment, imagine yourself as someone who feels a need for God’s protection and refuge.

You open your Bible to Psalm 16 and begin reading.

You are joining with others who have prayed, sung, chanted or studied these words since the 5th century BC.

Like them, you are asking God to keep you safe because you know that no matter where you are, you can find refuge in God.

You know this because God has provided a portion and cup and boundary lines.

So you bless God for the gifts of counsel and conscience that kept you from the wrong paths in life.

Looking at the ways God has kept you safe, you praise God whatever the future holds, because you know you are secure in God’s hands.