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The Lord is my ........


(Based on Ps:16)

1. V:1 - My refuge
Refuge means shelter /protection in times of trouble. The Lord is whom I run to when I am distressed. I'm safe in His arms.
No matter how big the trouble is, it will never cast a shadow in His presence.

Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe on His gentle breast
There by His love o'ershaded
Sweetly my soul shall rest

Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe from corroding cares
Safe from the world's tempto
Sin cannot harm me there
Free from the blight of sorrow
Free from my doubts and fears
- Fanny Crosby

2. v:2 My master
My authour. My owner.
He has designed my life and has planned it well. So just trust in Him no matter what.

I just keep trusting my Lord 
As I walk along
I just keep trusting my Lord
As He guves me a song.
Though the storm clouds darken the sky
O'er the heavenly trail
I just keep trusting my Lord
He will never fail
- John Peterson

3. V:5 My inheritance and my cup of blessing
The Lord has called you to bless you. He will never desert you midway. He has promised he has plans to prosper you, not to harm you Jer:29:11
Phil:1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the coming of Christ Jesus.
Moreover the promise that God gave Abraham is also true for us.
I am your very great reward.

4. V:5 My guard
He is my protector
Rom:8:31 If the Lord is for me, who can be against me
Psalm:121:5,7,8
The Lord Himself watches over you
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade
The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go both now and forever.

5. V:7 Who guides me
The Lord is the supreme authority. He is in full control of your life.
He will guide you.

Isa:30:21
Your own ears will hear Him
Right behind you a voice will say
Thus is the way you should go
Whether to the right or to the left.
He knows it all. What is best for us, he will guide.
Just trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding
Pro:3:5

6. V:8 Always with me. He is right beside me

Matt:28:20 Behold I will be with you till the end of time.

That promise in itself is enough. No matter what happens around me, the fact that Jesus is always there with me is enough for me!

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