21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
Day 15
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2
We all long for peace, safety, security, and rest. It is a natural longing that God has placed within us. Physically, we will only now these things when we reach Heaven or at the end of all things. However, the desire for a place like this lives within us. That is why the idea of a fortress, a refuge, and a shelter are so appealing.
But notice that it requires us to abide, dwell, or live in the shelter of the Most High. Too often I try to dwell in myself and believe that I can handle life on my own. I think I can gain my own peace, security, and safety. However, when things prove too great for me to handle, and I am overwhelmed, I run to God and look for His shelter. I really do not live or dwell in God. I live in myself and run to God for protection when I need it.
To live in the Most High requires that I desire my life to be in His presence. It means the life I want to live is with Him. I quit trusting in a better life that I can create and trust in Him to provide all I need for my life. I trust that this desire He has place within in me is there to draw me to Him. I discover the only One who can meet this need within me, is God.
When I choose to live in the shelter of the Most High, then I am so close to God that His shadow can fall across me. I can see that shadow and know He is there, and I am where I should be. It is when I live in His presence that I discover the peace, safety, security, and rest I desire.
Prayer: Father God, I desire to dwell in Your shelter. I want to live in the presence of the Most High God. I long for Your shadow to fall across me as a sign of Your nearness. I have sought peace, safety, security, and rest in the things of the world. I have thought I could provide those needs to myself. You alone are my refuge, fortress, shelter, and rest. You are my God and I trust You. I find my life when I live in You. Thank You for being the strength and protection I need.