A shield only matters if things are actually being thrown at you, and this psalm assumes they are. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. A prayer for protected trust, and even for joy inside it.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The prayer
Father, You are my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in You, and You help me. Even in fear, my heart can leap for joy.
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