My Strong Tower

It amazes me how you can read from something for years - and suddenly find a verse you've never noticed.  I'm speaking of the Bible of course.  Someone shared a verse with me that I've never taken note of.  "The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the property of widows."  Proverbs 15:25

The Lord certainly protected me with the intruder recently.  And the verse has given me fresh confidence for the future.  I watched the Celebration of Life/memorial services of 2 friends recently.  Both left widows.  I'm glad that the Lord is watching over all of us and protecting us and our properties. 

Because Floyd was in the hospital for 5+ years before he passed away, I was used to being alone and on my own.  So it surprised me how much more alone I felt when he passed away.  I didn't expect that it would be such a big difference - but it was.  I leaned into the Lord in a new, deeper way in asking Him to be my husband.  He has been faithful to surround me with His comfort and presence.  And now I have this lovely verse from Proverbs about His protection!

I hope any widows reading this will be encouraged that God is watching over you too.

"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him."  Psalm 34:7

"You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble."  Psalm 32:7 

"The Lord is faithful.  He will establish you and guard you."  2 Thessalonians 3:3

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe."  Proverbs 18:10

I particularly like that last verse.  Years ago we used to sing a song taken from that verse.  At times when I've felt vulnerable, I've pictured myself running into a strong tower and feeling safe with the army of the Lord protecting me and angels surrounding me.