In the shadow of His wings

From today's reading:  Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, for I have taken refuge in you;  in the shadow of your wings will I take refuge until this time of trouble has gone by.  Psalm 57:1

We all face times of trouble on occasion.  Sometimes they are horrendous or overwhelming, and other times they might be more like minor irritations.  One response to these times of trouble is to worry.  But worry doesn't really get us anywhere.  It wastes our time, erodes our health and does nothing change the situation.  

These are times when we need to remember that we have a merciful God who deeply cares for us.  We can find refuge in the shadow of his wings.  It is in his presence that we can let go of our struggles and allow him the opportunity to work in our life and in the particular situlation.  By resting the Lord, trusting him and praying within his grace, we are giving ourselves the opportunity to gain rest, and strength, and healing; healing of spirit, and mind and body.