“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!” (Psa 84:11-12)

God is a sun to His children, providing warmth and light. His light directs our path. He is also a shield of protection for us. When we encounter trouble, He is our shield. In due time the Lord will give grace and glory. We will not be afraid of evil tidings if we fully trust in the Lord.

More often than not, life is not what we would have wished. Afflictions and frustrations are unavoidable. When facing pressure, difficulties, tribulations, illnesses, or pain, it is difficult for a person to have a peaceful and non-anxious heart. But the end of man is the beginning of God. To gain God’s grace and help, faith is very important. Only by having faith in God and being able to trust Him can we obtain unexpected peace and have a quiet and anxiety-free heart. Through prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, we can realize a “peace which surpasses all understanding” and know that this peace “will guard our hearts and minds” (Phil 4:6, 7). In trusting the Lord, our minds are made easy, and our thoughts are settled. We feel calm assurance knowing that all things are under His control and God causes all things to work together for good.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.” (Psa 28:7)

A shield not only provides physical protection but also serves to boost our confidence. God will give us rest by trusting His word. We can often recall many occasions when God strengthened and protected us. Each victory brings an opportunity to rejoice and be thankful. By counting the blessings of God, we are constantly reminded that God will always watch over us, just as He always has. Happy is the person who trusts in God!