“Well I did something kind of interesting,” my friend said.
I was all ears because this is a friend whom I truly admire.
“I went target shooting,” she said.
I gasped. “Shooting? Like with a gun?”
“Yep.”
I learned that many women are taking that measure for safety. And thinking that was a good idea, I asked, “Can I go with you next time?
She laughed. And I did, too, when I realized that blind people might not have the best aim.
That night, I wondered about my protection, and that of my family. Like everyone else, I need to feel safe, secure and protected from intruders, thieves and the evil that lurks around. Unable to handle a gun, how could I manage that?
God was quick to give me the answer. Actually in Psalm 121, He gives us all the same answer. It’s found in these five promises to feel safe, confident and secure no matter where we are:
via Five promises to keep you safe and secure. | Janet Perez Eckles.

