Thankful Thursday - Protection

I'm joining in with the ladies today at Thankful Thursday, a weekly meme that celebrates having a thankful heart.  You can link up over at Grace Alone.


Iris has chosen the theme "thankful for protection ..."

I am definitely thankful for the Lord's protection, and I'm thankful that He reassures us by His Word. 

I have shared before about my first experience with trusting God for safety when I was pregnant with my first child.  My husband was working the midnight shift leaving me alone in the city each night.  We had just moved from a country setting to the city and it was such a big change for me.  I heard so many noises all night long!  I learned to open my bible each night to Psalm 91 and read those wonderful promises of God's protection - IF we have been dwelling in Him.  I read it over and over until I was able to fall asleep.  Each night, it took less time for me to fall asleep, until finally, I could claim victory over fear.

Another favorite scripture I quote when afraid is Psalm 56:3, "What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee." 

Iris wrote about being thankful for God's protection while driving.  I, too, am thankful for that, but as a mom, even more important to me is protection for my three girls as they drive.  Yes, that's right, all three of my daughters are now drivers.  I quoted Psalm 56:3 constantly while they were learning to drive.  I still quote it whenever I am worried about whether they are in good driving conditions, or they haven't returned home when I thought they should.

I always feel calmer when quoting God's Word.  No, it's not a magical formula that keeps bad things away, but it reassures me that no matter what happens, He is there with me and I can trust Him.

If you'd like to read what other thankful hearts have to say, visit Iris at Grace Alone.