My God, Thank You For Being My Shield

January 6 Scripture Meditations Based on Genesis 15-17 Key Verse - Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR BEING MY SHIELD You’re my shield, and my exceeding great Reward Always protecting me from fear’s destruction in my march heavenly forward Letting me believe in You with Your righteousness-award For me to bear fruit as Your called steward. You’re my shield, and my gracious inheritance Source Always guarding me from every evil force Letting me prevail over horrors of sin-darkness’ course For me to serve You midst inviting worldliness of destruction exit doors. You’re my shield, and my merciful Pardoner for my sanctification Always defending me from iniquity’s affliction Letting me separate from filthiness’ abomination For me to enjoy Your peace and goodness’ satisfaction. You’re my shield, and my gentle Restrainer against vanity-indulgence Always covering me from time-wasting habit-resurgence Letting me multiply my labour-yield of spiritual diligence For me to please You with whole-hearted obedience. You’re my shield, and my loving prayer-Hearer Always surrounding me with Your assurance-answer Letting me dwell in Your presence forever For me to abide in Your comfort, being Your care-seeker. You’re my shield, and my wise Seer with Your sovereign appearance Always enclosing me against false teachings’ ignorance Letting me grow in faith’s certainty upon Your truth-assurance For me to walk before You safely along Your deliverance. You’re my shield, and my kind Father Who blesses me exceedingly Always establishing me in Your eternal covenant steadfastly Letting me live in Your will joyously For me to experience Your power mightily. January 6, 2022