Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

Psalms 17:8 NLT
8 Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide
me in the shadow of your wings.

Reflection:

Just as we protect the pupils (literally, "apples") of our
eyes, so God will protect us. We must not conclude,
however, that we have somehow missed God's
protection if we experience troubles. God's protection
has far greater purposes than helping us avoid pain; it
is to make us better servants for him. God also protects
us by guiding us through painful circumstances, not
only by helping us escape them.