The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is … Safe. You can click at the bottom of this post to get to Kate Motaung’s site and read all that has been shared on this word.
World events and television have me often wondering how to keep my family safe. In a time when there is much turbulence, unrest, division, and violence, it does not take much for my mind to become anxious over their safety.
In an effort to end my occasional bouts with anxiety, I had to take three steps:
- I have had to stop watching TV shows that triggered anxiety.
- Put up blinds in our family room. Although our family room faces woods (and has faced those very same woods for the last twenty five years), I finally had my husband put up blinds. Yes, I am serious.
- Pray.
It is step three which brings a peace and calm to my mind when anxiety comes knocking on the door. Most times, it is a one word prayer, too, that is the most effective.
“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.”
(Proverbs 18:10, NLT)
“Jesus.”
The one word prayer is the one Name that stands above all over names, “Jesus.” The mere mention of His Name, sometimes over and over again, stills my mind in the darkness when my mind would seek to run away from reason.
His Name has not failed me yet and will never fail me. His Name is a strong fortress that offers safety to those who come to Him. In this troubled world, it is only the Lord who can save, and bring safety, and keep us safe.
Earlier this week, I was given a CD and one song has been on repeat since the first time I heard it – “What A Beautiful Name” by Hillsong. As I have listened to it all week, I have realized anew the power which is in the name and person of Jesus. There is none that is His rival or His equal.
“Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:9-11, NLT)
His is the Name above all other names.
Jesus.
The One who keeps us safe.
Today I am joining … Five Minute Friday and Faith Filled Friday and Faith ‘N Friends and #DanceWithJesus and Fresh Market Friday .
Listening to the praise song now. New one to me! I like it. I like also that we took the same slant on this FMF prompt. We worry. We also have faith. We take steps to keep our families safe, but ultimately Jesus is the most powerful name to call upon. Love, Jenn your FMF neighbor this week 😉
This journey of faith is a paradox for sure. But one I would not want to miss.
AMEN!! I feel ya’ on the blinds in the living room… And calling out to the Name Above All Names. When I place my trust in Him my fears fade. Blessings!
Liz, I am so glad someone can relate to the blinds 🙂 In the light of day, I feel so foolish. But oh the whispering the enemy can do in the dark. I am so grateful there is One Name that sends him packing and keeps me safe. Grateful you shared!
Psalm 91 is another good fear fighting psalm!
Yes, it is Michele. It amazes me how God brings different fear fighting portions at varied times in our lives.
Oh, how I love that song! It has been on repeat at my house for several weeks. I can’t get enough…when she gets to “what a powerful name it is” I just can hardly contain myself. so glad to know this powerful God! Beautiful post, Joanne. ♥
Nannette, it is so true! And there may have been a few times this past week I have not been able to contain myself 🙂 Blessings to you!
Yes! I love that song also & find myself praying the JESUS prayer so often these days. Thanks for your good words!
Bettie, when we don’t know what else to say, His Name will say it all for us.
I’m going to push play on this song in a sec. JESUS…I must say His Name at lease 119 times per day.
Yes, Lord.
Oh my that song – have never heard until now.
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? I am so glad I shared it as it was new to so many. The entire CD is excellent!
Susan, it is amazing all that the mention of His Name brings to our hearts and minds and souls. xo
He does indeed protect us, Joanne! I, too, love love that song <3
Isn’t it a beautiful song, Mandy! He will always bring us peace and safety at the mere mention of His Name.
Thank you for reminding me to take the time and make the effort to find peace in this turbulent time. As you said, even something as small as turning off the TV can do a great deal good for our souls.
Melissa, I need to remind myself daily to do the little things to keep my soul in His peace. And I think we will all need to do this in increasing measure in the days ahead.
The one word prayer, Jesus, often is all I need to feel the peace that comes from being safe no matter what is going on around me. Thank you for sharing the song, too. It’s new to me. Joining you from FMF.
I cannot believe how many of us found this song to be new. I am so glad I shared it. I am so grateful for the One word prayer of “Jesus” as it is a prayer which will never fail us. Glad you shared!
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and they are safe … we sing that all the time. I truly believe that all we have to say is Jesus and He hears and answers.
Thanks for sharing this song, Joanne. I’d never heard it … I had to play it three times in a row and it is definitely going to be bookmarked!
Jerralea, I am so glad you were blessed by the song as well. It was a new to me song too. I am so grateful for the safety of Lord provides to our hearts and minds.
Joanne, I love the song and at the name of Jesus we are safe. Space 92 this week. Blessings my friend. Diana
It was a new to me song this past week and on replay. Glad you enjoyed it as well, Diana!