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August 22: You Are My Hiding Place

Scripture:
“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.”
— Psalm 32:7 (NKJV)

Points:

  1. God is not just a protector — He is a place of refuge.
  2. Hiding in Him is not escape but safety and peace.
  3. He shields us even as trouble exists around us.
  4. He doesn’t just protect; He sings over us.
  5. Deliverance comes in many forms — strength, peace, wisdom, and more.

Poem: The Hiding Place

The world moved fast with flashing teeth.
The noise grew sharp and near my skin.
But you became the quiet space.
The place I ran where fear can’t win.
You welcomed me behind your name.

You didn’t close the storm outside.
But you enclosed me in your grace.
You gave me room to breathe again.
You pulled me from the shallow fear.
You built a shelter with your song.

I did not earn a place to hide.
You gave it free with open arms.
You sang while I forgot the tune.
You wrapped the silence in your peace.
You guarded me with holy sound.

The battle raged, but I stood still.
Not by my strength, but by your shield.
You proved again what love can do.
It hides, it holds, it doesn’t leave.
It builds a wall no fear can climb.

Today I come to you again.
You are my place when I can’t run.
You know the path that leads to peace.
You sing above my broken fear.
You are my hiding place, my Lord.

Prayer:
Lord, You are my hiding place. I run to You and find shelter in Your love. Surround me today with Your songs of deliverance and keep me in Your peace. Amen.


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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!