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Psalm 91: Shelter Me – Finding Refuge in God
“Shelter Me – Finding Refuge in God”
Where do we turn when life feels uncertain?
Psalm 91 reminds us God is our refuge and shelter.
This video walks from storm to peace.
🪶 Where do we turn when life feels uncertain?
When fear rises…
When the future feels unclear…
When life feels heavy…
We long for a place of safety.
Psalm 91 gives us that place.
Not just a concept—
but a Person.
❤️ God is our refuge, not just our idea of safety
Psalm 91 (NASB) begins with a promise:
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1
This is not about avoiding difficulty.
It is about where we live in the middle of it.
God invites us to:
- dwell, not visit
- abide, not strive
- trust, not fear
He is:
- our refuge
- our fortress
- our covering
✝️ Why we can trust this promise
Throughout Scripture, God reveals His character:
- He is faithful
- He is present
- He is near to the brokenhearted
- He does not abandon His people
Psalm 91 reminds us:
- We are not alone
- We are not forgotten
- We are not without help
Even in the storm…
👉 He is with us
🌅 From fear to peace
This visual reflection, Shelter Me, walks us through a journey:
- From rest
- To trust
- To being held
- Through the storm
- Into peace
- And finally into hope
This is the movement of faith:
👉 Not the absence of trouble
👉 But the presence of God
🎥 Watch and Reflect- Link to YouTube Video
🌿 GROW: Walking It Out
📖 Grounded in Scripture
Read Psalm 91 slowly.
What words stand out to you?
- shelter
- refuge
- fortress
- shadow
- wings
🧠 Reasons We Believe
Why do we trust God?
Because:
- He has been faithful in the past
- He is present now
- His promises are rooted in His character
🙌 Obedience in Action
This week, practice:
- Pausing when anxiety rises
- Whispering: “You are my refuge”
- Choosing trust over fear in one specific situation
🚶 Walk It Out
Faith grows in daily steps:
- Spend 5 minutes in quiet each day
- Reflect on where you need God’s shelter
- Notice where He is already present
💬 Reflection Questions (with possible responses)
1. Where do you need refuge right now?
Possible answer:
“I feel overwhelmed at work or at home. I need a place of peace.”
2. What does it mean to “abide” instead of just “visit” God?
Possible answer:
“Abiding means staying connected daily—not just turning to Him in crisis.”
3. What fear do you need to release to God?
Possible answer:
“Fear of the future, health, finances, or uncertainty.”
4. Where have you seen God’s faithfulness before?
Possible answer:
“In past struggles where God carried me through.”
✨ Truth → Reason → Change
Truth:
God is our refuge and shelter.
Reason:
Because He is faithful, present, and unchanging.
Change:
We choose to trust Him—even in uncertain moments.
🙌 Come and See
You don’t have to walk through life alone.
At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we are a Beacon of Light—
a place where neighbors become family and faith grows together.
Join us for worship and community:
- Sunday School – 9:30 AM
- Worship – 10:30 AM
👉 Plan your visit or learn more: PGUM.org
🔗 Next Steps
Continue growing:
- 👉 Start Here: Core Beliefs
- 👉 Discipleship in the UMC
- 👉 Christian Living
- 👉 Church Seasons of the Year
🌿 Final Thought
You are not alone.
You are held.
You are His.
Begin exploring the essential truths of the Christian faith—who Jesus is, what salvation means, and why it matters today.
👉 In the meantime, continue growing through the Foundations of Faith resources above.
