[Lenay Nichols]

I have grown through many experiences where my anxiety, at least at the time, felt like it was winning. However, what I did not fully understand then was that God’s protection had already been extended for that very moment long before I even existed. Through moments like these, I have learned that my safety often relies on my ability to be still and trust God. Has it been easy? Absolutely not.
I can relate to this verse because I truly believe God often provides exactly what we need in moments when we feel the most pressured or vulnerable. David and his men were running for their lives, yet when David entered the house of God he received more than just a place of safety. He was given bread to restore his strength and the sword of Goliath, which to me served as a reminder of God’s previous victory in his life. David ran to the place where he knew God’s presence would be, and in doing so he found both provision and protection.
If this is not me, I do not know what is. I am definitely running straight to God every time. Why? Because time and time again, like the moment I mentioned earlier, I have seen God’s hand of protection and provision in my life. When I begin to feel pressured or overwhelmed, I run to God and rest in knowing that I am safe and that I can depend on His Word.