Have you ever heard the distant cry of a pack of wolves, howling under a bright full moon shining in a clear night sky?

Well, if you're locked inside a mountain cabin curled up under a blanket, the howling can be

beautiful and mesmerizing.

But if you're in a tent, curled up in a sleeping bag, the howling can be a little haunting.

They howl to communicate, to find each other, and to tell other wolves that this is their territory, so stay away.

But do you ever feel like wolves are telling you to stay away?

Hungry wolves, howling for a meal that's maybe in your direction?

Well, the theme of this meditation from Psalm chapter 59 is safety.

Protection in the strong arms of God, care in his loving kindness, and safety as you rest in the territory of his fortress.

So to begin your meditation, slip into a time and a space where you can feel safe consent to surrender

this time to God's spirit and son just deliberately focus and reflect on the Word of God

and the context of the love of God start by listening and responding to this prayer

from Ephesians chapter 3.

Just respond softly, Heavenly Father, You are my fortress.

I want you to know all about Christ's love, although it's too wonderful to be measured.

Heavenly Father, you are my fortress. Then your

lives will be filled with all that God is. Heavenly Father, you are my fortress. I pray that Christ

Jesus and the Church will forever bring praise to God.

Heavenly Father, you are my fortress.

This power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine.

Heavenly Father, you are my fortress in Christ. Amen. So spend a few more moments now,

raising your heart and your mind towards God. Obediently pursue God's protection in prayer

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