He who dwells in the shelter
of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty…
Psalm 91:1
Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when
my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my
refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.
Let
me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of
your wings!
Psalm 61:1-4
I
had a phenomenal opportunity to study abroad in Australia for a semester in college. During that time I took an extended trip to
the “red center” near Alice Springs to visit Uluru (Ayer’s rock). Many have seen pictures of this iconic
monolith, but NOTHING compares to seeing this structure in person. It is one
solid rock that is over 1000 feet high and over 2 miles long over 1 mile wide
and almost 6 miles around its base. The amazing thing is its size is several
times greater under the ground! Around its
perimeter are waterfalls and caves which held, what was estimated, a foot thickness
of aboriginal cave drawings. I had the privilege
of walking around this landmark and climbing to the top (it was so steep it
left my legs achy for days!) The red and
cratered surface made me feel I was walking on mars!
Uluru
gave me just a glimpse of the power, beauty, strength, and protection of God in
this vast desert wasteland. His
greatness is immeasurable and incomprehensible. And what lies beneath the extent
we perceive of God…Heaven only knows…no really, Heaven only holds such
understanding!
I
wrote this song as a response to the protection of God…sometimes seemingly
harsh, but as tough love sometimes dictates…for our best interest. He is our strength and shield and our strong
tower…our ROCK…our fortress - a place to dwell…forever.
For God alone, O my soul,
wait in silence,
for my hope is from him. He
only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not
be shaken.
On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is
God.
Linger Here
Becki J Buescher
Darkness falls on me
I find that it’s Your shadow
Not to harm or destroy
To guard me from my foes
I know that You are here to help me
The battle's been so trying
I am broken down
I need You now
May Your shadow rest on me, rest on me
A secret place to dwell
Sheltered from all rival
May I linger here, linger here
What I thought to be abandon
I found to be solace
Darkness illuminated
Brighter than the sun
Joy revealed through
sorrow
Hope triumphs despair
Within your
sovereignty
May I dwell here?
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