On the Edge? Find Refuge in God's Presence

Written By Robert Garon

Here's a thought, scripture, and prayer to guide us.

Thought:

Our hearts often chase ambition, craving success, recognition, and the thrill of reaching new heights or seeking self-improvement by some degree. But in that pursuit, we risk running toward the edge, where we can fall, lost in our desires and disconnected from what truly matters—our relationship with God. Simply that.

Psalm 91 reminds us of God's promise: when we make him our refuge, he protects and sustains us. The path of life without God leads to a cliff, but with him, we find safety, purpose, and peace. Our achievements will never complete us or give us ultimate fulfillment of purpose or real, true peace-- only God can do that.

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Consider a crack or crevice where God is missing in your life. How can you shift your focus to make him the center, the source of your joy and purpose?

Scripture:

“If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone.” Psalm 91:9-12 NLT

Prayer:

Father God guide our steps and anchor our heart in your love so we make you the centerpiece of our life. In Jesus name amen!!

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Robert Garon

Disciple-maker. Chocolate lover. Husband to Lisa, and dad to Brayden, who serves in the U.S. Coast Guard. I currently pastor Sherwood Community Friends Church in Sherwood, Oregon.

I've spent over two decades in ministry and leadership, hold a Master's in Pastoral Counseling, and have had the privilege of bringing God’s Good News to Nicaragua, Greece, Haiti, Brazil, the Czech Republic, and beyond. I've led businesses and churches through growth during hard seasons, walked alongside people in their best and worst moments, and never once stopped being convinced that following Jesus is worth everything it costs.

When I'm not doing ministry things, you'll find me on a hiking trail, rucking around my neighborhood, or standing in front of my Traeger grilling up some part of an animal and making no apologies for it.

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