A Huge Canopy of Protection

I realize that under His protection nothing can harm me.

August 4

I am walking around my tree of life again. This tree is my scared symbol for my centering prayer. As I sit underneath its huge canopy, I am at peace. I realize that if it rains the canopy is so large and so dense that other than a little mist, even the worst of storms would not get me wet. I can see light rain all around me, but It is like I am under a massive umbrella, safe and dry. This tree is life, and protection. Finally, Jesus joins me under the tree for a time. He sits beside me. Shoulder to shoulder. He smiles but is silent. I sense He is telling me I have much to process with all He told me the other day and that’s okay. I love just being in His presence.

When My time of centering prayer is over I look back at the scripture for today. It is

1 John 4:8 Perfect love casts out fear.

Yesterday Jesus was showing me the fear that still wants to show its ugly head. Fear when I look to the future and the sorrows that will come. He showed me the answer to conquering this fear; under the tree in His protection, nothing can harm me. Then he reminded me of the peace I feel when He is near. Lastly, it is His perfect love that casts out fear. I need to remember how much He loves me and trust His plans for me.