Hidden Places of Treasures. . .

Soothing Relaxation #89 - Arrangement by Peder B. Helland
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As my husband and I have been driving along the country roads these past few weeks, I have enjoyed not only the end of fall’s splendor and all its glory, but also the opportunity of watching the surrounding barns being abundantly replenished with this year’s bumper harvest of crops grown in our immediate area. There is no doubt, these crops will be savoured and considered hidden places of treasures during winter’s harsh blustery months of snow, wind and cold.  As I hear the roar of the winds and the feel the cold of winter coming upon us as I write, thankfully, I am reminded of the many hidden places of treasures found in God’s Word, while feeling winter’s harshness during the journey of my life. Of the many treasures that give me pleasure when I meditate on God’s Word it is, without a doubt, the Book of Psalms, which I have turned to over and over again, while living with cancer. Here are a few of my hidden places of treasures that I have discovered and uncovered in the following beautiful Psalms, which I pray bring comfort and consolation to you ~
Psalms 4 ~ By Trusting  in the Lord, I will not only lay down in peace, but will sleep peacefully for only God makes me dwell in safety (verse 8). 

Psalms 6 ~ When I am weak and weary as I cry out to the Lord, He not only hears my prayer but Receives my prayer (verse 9).

Psalms 8 ~ How Excellent is Thy name O Lord throughout the earth! You not only recognize man, but have crown him with Your glory and honour (verses 1 & 5). 

Psalms 16 ~ When I Abide with God, He not only shows me the path of life; but His presence in my life is filled with joy (verse 11). 

Psalms 23 ~ When I recognize the Lord as my Shepherd, He will not only comfort me when He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters, but He will never leave me or forsake me (verses 1-4). 

Psalms 34 ~ I will Uplift and continually bless the Lord always for when I turn to Him He hears me, and delivers me from all my fears (false-evidence-appearing-real) (verses 1 & 4).  

Psalms 46 ~ I know that God is my Refuge  and strength; He is always present in times of trouble in my life and all He asks of me is to “Be still and know that I am God” (verses 1 & 10).  

Psalms 118 ~ God’s love Endures  forever; and He is with me. He is my strength, my song and my salvation, whom I will exalt and praise forever (verses 1, 14 & 28).  

Not only do I find great assurance and reassurance in these hidden TREASURE(s) of scripture, but I also find great comfort and compassion in knowing Christ, Himself, is my hiding place where He keeps me ~
Safe ~ Thou art my hiding place; Thou will protect me from trouble, and surround me with songs of deliverance (Psalm 32:7). 
Secure ~ You are my hiding place and my protector; I hope in Thy word (Psalm 119:114). 
Sure ~   For in the time of trouble He will hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle will He hide me; He will set me up upon a rock (Psalm 27:5). 

We can only praise an almighty God,
whose great power and understanding
are immeasurable always and forever.