Day 6: God-with-me 

Pray

Dear God, every time I go to work I face real threats. At times, I fear being caught in the backlash of people who oppose the government. I enter into situations that are risky. Go with me. Let me know you as my light and salvation. Be my shelter and strength. Protect and guard my life. Amen.  

Read

Psalm 27:1-3

Psalm 46:1-3

Ephesians 6:14-17

Reflect

When was the last time you felt afraid? Your job requires great courage in the face of threatening situations. It involves calculated risks and unknown outcomes. You may perceive danger in a house, a car on the side of the road, or a blazing fire. You may encounter danger in physical attacks. And rather than turning in the other direction, you go toward it!

King David knew about fearing danger. In fact, a large portion of his reign was spent escaping the threats of his enemies. His predecessor, King Saul, chased him all over Israel, forcing David to hide in caves. Throughout the Psalms, David cries out to God, asking for protection from the assaults of surrounding nations. Enemies lurked—internally and externally—lying in wait for his life. 

But David also professes deep confidence in God’s ability to save him. He calls God “my light and my salvation” and “our shelter and strength.” David didn’t have to fear his enemies, because he served a much more powerful God. He knew that everything is under God’s dominion—including his enemies and all of creation. 

Respond

In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul describes putting on spiritual armor to protect us against the threats of the enemy. He reminds us that our battle is not against human beings, but against wicked spiritual forces (see verse 12). We can equip ourselves for this battle with the things of God: truth, righteousness, announcing the Good News of peace, faith, salvation and God’s Word. Every day before leaving for work, read through this passage. Put on each piece of your armor, asking God to equip you for the things you will face that day.