Is God Our Refuge?

When my family moved in 2000 for my husband’s dream job, we left behind best friends and a home we loved. This was not a move I wanted and I made life very difficult for my husband and children. In the midst of believing that life was unfair, I took refuge in anger and bitterness. Maybe that sounds odd. We often think of refuge as a place of tranquility, peace, beauty, and protection. A safe place for wild animals or birds. A place to ride out a storm.

But isn’t it possible that sometimes we take refuge – seek shelter – in things or people who we think help us feel protected and safe but actually don’t? { Read More …}

I am honored to be guest posting on my friend Katy Kaufman’s blog. She has a wonderful series going on called “Door Post” verses and invited me to be a part of it, writing on God is our refuge. Is he really?

Key scriptures assure that God wants to be, and will be, our refuge.

I hope you’ll join us over at Lighthouse Bible Studies for the whole conversation.

Blessings,

Denise