The Lord Is My Refuge and My Fortress
- Beata
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
The Lord Is My Refuge and My Fortress
Psalm 91:2
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Climbing mountains looks glamorous... until you’re five minutes in, your legs are burning, and you're starting to question every decision you’ve ever made. But then, you pause. You look up. You realize how small you are, how vast the view is, and suddenly, that stubborn patch of peace slips into your chest.
Life can feel like that, too. Foggy trails, shifting ground, and challenges that make your muscles ache in places you didn’t know you had. But Psalm 91 has been my anchor:
“The Lord is my refuge and my fortress.”
Looking back, I see so many moments where fear should have overtaken me. But somehow, peace arrived. Not because of my strength, but because of Who was with me. God didn’t always remove the challenge. But He was always my shelter inside it. His presence wrapped around me like a warm coat on a bitter day (without the static cling, thank goodness).
When people let me down, when plans crumbled, when I had no strength to keep going, He remained. Always faithful. Always near.
God's Presence as Our Refuge and Fortress
I used to think faith meant being fearless. Now I know it means running toward God with my fear—arms flailing if necessary—and finding refuge. It means letting Him be my fortress, especially when I feel fragile, like a paper boat in a hurricane.
And in that surrender? I find the kind of strength that doesn’t puff up or pretend. It rests. It trusts. It breathes.
A Declaration of Trust
Psalm 91 isn’t just comforting poetry. It’s a declaration—a brave banner over our lives: God doesn’t sit on the sidelines. He shelters. He defends. He moves toward us.
“Refuge” is safety. “Fortress” is defence. Together? They describe a God who says:
"You’re not doing this alone."
Find Comfort in This Truth
Maybe you’re standing on shaky ground right now. Maybe you're worn out, wondering where the trail goes next. If so, here’s the truth I want you to hold: You are not alone. And you are not unprotected.
You don’t have to build the fortress yourself. You just have to run into it.
Let God be your refuge. Let Him be the fortress. Let Him speak peace into your storm. And as you walk this path, let each step be a step closer to the One who never leaves your side.
My Own Fortress
1. Where have I experienced God as my refuge in the past?
“God is closer to us than water is to a fish.” – St. Catherine of Siena
2. What am I trying to protect myself from without inviting God into it?
“Do not be afraid of what God asks of you! It is worth saying ‘yes’ to Him.” – St. John Paul II
3. How can I let God be my fortress today?
“The will of God gives strength to the soul.” – St. Faustina
🌿Closing Prayer:
Lord, You are my refuge when I feel weak and my fortress when the world feels strong. Teach me to trust You in every season. Thank You for walking with me, for protecting me, and for being the home my heart can always return to. Amen.
🌄 Call to Share:
If this reflection has brought you comfort or helped you see God as your refuge in a new way, consider sharing it with someone who might need a little shelter for their soul today.
🕊️ Continue the Journey. Internal Link Suggestion:
Let Psalm 91 draw you into God’s shelter — then keep walking:
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