“But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.”
— Psalm 3:3 (NKJV)
5 Points:
- God shields us personally and powerfully in every situation.
- He not only protects but also lifts us when we are down.
- Our confidence is in His defense, not our strength.
- God’s glory is seen in how He cares for His own.
- His covering removes shame and replaces it with honor.
Poem: Shield for My Heart
The arrows fly across the dawn.
The spears of worry fill the air.
But your shield rises like the sun.
You catch the blows meant for me.
You bend the battle toward my good.
The heavy stones of shame are thrown.
The mocking voices fill the square.
But you shelter me behind your joy.
You lift my chin above the crowd.
You crown my steps with mercy.
The nights drag heavy on the soul.
The morning comes without its light.
But your strength leans into my chest.
You anchor my heart in deeper seas.
You breathe life into tired dreams.
The dust blinds the eyes of men.
The fear tangles the stumbling feet.
But your voice clears the rising clouds.
Your hand steadies the slipping ground.
Your name binds my spirit safe.
Today I lift my eyes to your shield.
Today I lean against your word.
You are the wall before the fire.
You are the banner over my shame.
You are the glory that calls me home.
