“One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD and to meditate in His temple.” - Psalm 27:4 Insecurities and fears will assault us even when we firmly trust the Lord. People, trouble, sickness, and calamities are sure causes of these things. David's prayer teaches us there is only "one thing" that needs to ask God amid fears and insecurities—to dwell in the House of the Lord or His Presence daily. A mother and her four-year-old daughter were preparing to retire for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this occasion alone with the child, felt fearful also. When the light was out, the child caught a glimpse of the moon outside the window. “Mother,” she asked, “is the moon God’s light?” “Yes,” said the mother. The next question was, “Will God put out His light and go to sleep?” The mother replied, “No, my child, God never goes to sleep.” God never goes to sleep. We can ask Him each day for the protection of His Presence and place our fears in His hands. Amazingly, when we gaze upon God's holiness, praising Him for who He is, our eyes will turn away from the situation that makes us afraid. God's presence will melt away our fears and replace them with assurance of His protection and faith to overcome them.   When fear assaults you, don't let it control you. Practice the Presence of God by praising Him for who He is and what He has done. He is good, an ever-present help in times of trouble, a provider and protector. Let faith arise. And let God’s presence protect you. May you dwell in God's presence daily through worship and prayer, for His presence is a sure protection against all fears. Amen.

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