How can you share the message of God's refuge with others this week? Key verse for the week “For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.” – Psalm 61:3 Experiencing God’s refuge personally • Start every morning by reading Psalm 61:1-4 aloud. • Thank the Lord for specific moments He shielded you—name them. • Picture His “tower of strength”; let that image settle your heart before interacting with others. Letting refuge overflow into conversations • Share a short testimony: “Yesterday I was anxious, but Psalm 61:3 reminded me God is my tower. It changed my outlook.” • Use natural entry points—when someone mentions stress, say, “There’s a verse that helps me when I feel attacked…” then quote it. • Keep it conversational, not preachy. Relate the verse to everyday pressures like deadlines, parenting, or health worries. Verses that echo the same refuge • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” • Matthew 11:28 – “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – He “comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble.” Practical ways to share refuge this week 1. Text one of the verses above to a friend who’s battling worry. Add a brief note: “Thinking of you—this helps me breathe easier.” 2. Write Psalm 61:3 on a sticky note and place it on your office desk. When coworkers ask, tell them why it matters. 3. Post a short reflection on social media: two sentences about God’s protective care plus the verse reference. 4. Visit someone facing illness; read Psalm 61 aloud and leave a printed card with the verse. 5. If you lead a family devotion, act out the “tower” image with stacked blocks to illustrate God’s strength for kids. 6. Pray with a fellow believer before parting ways, explicitly thanking God for being a refuge (this models dependence on Him). Living the refuge together God’s shelter is not a theory; it is a present, reliable reality. When we personally rest in His tower of strength and speak about it naturally, others glimpse the safety they, too, can have in Christ. |
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