Put Up a Shield is a quote I read in Karla Downing’s book, “Change My Relationship,” and I’m pondering it with you today.
For Lent 2025, I’ll be writing new blog posts every day. I’m writing for just five unedited minutes on a quote of the day to deepen our faith in this Lenten season.
Day 8 of Lent 2025- March 12
I’m pondering this quote today from the highly practical and helpful book, Change My Relationship, by Karla Downing.
I read this book in 2022 when my divorce played out and I had viciously mean words slung at me. The book was super helpful for strengthening my boundaries.
Friends sent me encouragement in the form of Psalm 91:4 NIV:
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
I trusted God to be my shield against the people’s fiery arrows aimed at me.
Early this year, I faced more unfairness in a different situation. The good news is that I recognized the mistreatment right away, stood up to it, and refused to receive it. This choice cost me, but it also provided me proof of healing. I’m not going to be a victim of abuse any longer, and now I can recognize mistreatment much faster than I did before.
I thank God for this sign of healing in my life. I’m pondering this quote with you today because some of you haven’t arrived there yet, and you need help establishing boundaries against the meanness and unfairness you are receiving.
I highly recommend Karla’s book as a strengthener. Also please run, don’t walk, to a counselor to get help like I did. Don’t try to face it alone – get the help you deserve. Get a free, one-time counseling appointment and referral HERE.
Join me again tomorrow for another reflection on a different quote. I encourage you to reflect on a special gift God has given you and let me know about it in the comments.
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