The Angel of The Lord Encamps around His People - Psalm 34:7

The angel of the  Lord  encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. (Psalms 34:7).      

Dear Father,

We see the word "fear" and we think of being afraid of some kind of tyrant. However, we know from the totality of scripture that our "fear" should be a sense of awe at your power and respect for the fact that you do punish sin. But we also know that it all changes for us when you give us your Spirit to indwell us. By His presence we are adopted children, loved by you in a very close and intimate way. We should never, though, lose the "fear" of the power and righteousness of you.

I pray that these children grow to understand your power and your righteous nature and never take their forgiveness and redemption for granted, but also to understand the deep love you have for them. By that knowledge, I pray they seek refuge in you and your power against the forces of evil who will be against them as they attempt to live for you. As they make their feeble efforts to follow you, encamp your angels around them as a strong defense. Give them a vision and understanding of the spiritual war that surrounds them. With that understanding I pray that they draw closer to you and your protection, but at the same time please go before them as they enter the battle with courage. Though I pray for their protection, I ask more that they be mighty warriors in the battle for men's souls and that your angels encamp around them and their fellow warriors in the battle.


Amen