Family Day 5: Faith that finds refuge in God
Today's Scripture
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him. For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
— Psalm 91:1-4 (NLT)
Reflect on the Word
Close your eyes and picture an eagle protecting a baby bird underneath her wings in the middle of a storm. She uses her whole body to shelter and protect her baby. The Bible uses this picture to capture how God invites us to draw near, put our trust in Him and live under His all-mighty protection. Just like a mother bird, He will shelter and protect us.
There may still be storms, but God promises a place to rest in the middle of them—His presence. This shelter isn’t something we have to go out and find because when we believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit lives in us.
The Holy Spirit living inside of us means that God is present with us in a very real way. Even though we can’t see God with our eyes or touch him with our hands, we know that God is there.
Family Fun Moment
Time to Build! Gather items to build a house-like structure that fits on a table (Legos, magnet tiles, blocks). If you are feeling more artistic, use scissors and tape to cut and secure cardboard boxes, or even popsicle sticks.
When the building is complete, write out Psalm 91 on a piece of paper (or directly on your structure). Leave it up until the end of 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting. Each time you see the structure, be reminded that “He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him” (Psalm 91:2, NLT).
Let's Pray!
Share what it means for God to be your refuge. Can you think of a time you’ve experienced God as your refuge? Thank God for His presence and speak the following promise over each family member: “(Name), God is with you always. He is your God, and you can trust Him.”