Hilary Allen

Deuteronomy 33:12 (NIV)

Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.

Just over 6 years ago, I was given the news that my father had acute myeloid leukaemia and that he didn't have much longer to live. A few days later, I came across these words. They spoke to me of the complete security that we have with God. We are his beloved and he protects us and keeps us safe. It might not feel like that when we are going through "the valley of the shadow" but it is a fundamental truth that it is good to hold onto when the going gets tough.