“David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander. About four hundred men were with him.” 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Dear Father, You are my refuge and strength; you are my ever-present help in trouble. I am often afraid and my security is often threatened by many things. My financial security is threatened by unexpected bills and payments. My physical security is threatened by dangers and by deteriorating health. My job security is threatened by those who want to take my job or simply by those who may be better at my job than I am. So much in my life is threatened and I’m tempted to lash out to try to protect what is mine. I’m tempted to fight back to create a wall to protect myself. But, Lord, I can be no refuge for myself. You must be my refuge. You must be my fortress. All my walls that I set up will one day come crumbling down. But you, Lord, are my refuge and fortress. You are impenetrable. You will never fall. Come against whatever will and I am unafraid because you are my fortress. You are with me and I will not fall when I am safe in you. Amen.

You need not run scared or live insecurely. God is your refuge and he will not crumble or fall.