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Pastor Chuck Swindall once wrote that, we can't solve modern problems by going back in

time.

Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called

us to a life of faith.

Faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting him completely with our safety.

But the world often tempts us with sights of refuge.

Those places quickly collapse in the wind, don't they?

So ask yourself, where do you choose to hide for safety and confident trust?

My pray this meditation from Psalm chapter 4 will help you choose to live a life surrendered

to the safety of God, a divine refuge of peace with a tranquil heart.

So rest here now as the Holy Spirit leads you to safety.

Want you to choose to rest now as the Spirit guides your heart to a place of divine confidence

and trust.

To Holy Spirit, now come.

Without effort, allow your breathing to ease, your heart to slow and drift into this moment

by choosing the safety offered to you by the Holy Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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