For February 28th:

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 ESV

             I was fortunate to serve the homeless of Chattanooga PB&J sack lunches with the youth group of Christ Church one Saturday morning. Not only was it a blessing to serve the needy in our community, but it was incredible to see God’s work through our high school students. A few of our students had the opportunity to speak with one man that pointed them to Psalm 91. This man was new to Chattanooga and new to homelessness, yet he was holding on to this scripture with a very grateful heart. His testimony taught us that if we simply “dwell in the shelter of the Most High” we will be able to accept all circumstances in life and accept them with praise and thankfulness, no matter how difficult, or how damaging those circumstances may be. This man has nothing in our physical world, but he showed us that he is rich in thankfulness and praise to the Lord God—the one who was, who is, and is to come!

How can you be thankful in this day? In those moments when you think everything around you has crumbled and been destroyed, where will you make your dwelling place? Run to the God who can carry any guilt, shame, hurt, or pain. Run to him out of thankfulness and praise. 

Addie Shue McCallie