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 "The Lord Is a Shield" from our Playlist “Overcoming Adversity. 

Full Title: The Lord Is a Shield Over Your Life

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me."  
—  Psalm 28:7 

The Series Subtitle:  The Lord Is a Shield. Part 4

Affirmation: "The Lord is my strength and my shield. I am covered, protected, and sustained in every battle. My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me in all things."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 4: A Shield for Your Heart When Trust Is Hard

Trust becomes difficult after disappointment, betrayal, or prolonged waiting. Psalm 28:7 says your heart trusts in the Lord, and He helps you. That help includes protection for your heart when it feels bruised or hesitant. God does not ignore wounded trust. He shields your heart while healing it, preventing further harm while restoring confidence and hope.

Hannah carried deep pain that could have hardened her heart. Instead, she poured her grief before God. In that vulnerable place, God shielded her heart from despair and met her with help. Her trust was not instant, but it was intentional. God protected her emotions while rebuilding her hope. A guarded heart does not mean a closed heart. It means a heart held safely while trust grows again.

Today, allow God to shield your heart without shutting it down. Trust may feel fragile, but protection makes it possible to trust again. God stands close to your wounded places, guarding them with care, patience, and strength. As you lean into His help, your heart will learn that safety and trust can exist together under divine covering.

Listen and watch this episode of the Sure Word for Today on YouTube

Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may struggle to trust after being hurt, choosing caution over connection. The right response is to place your heart under God’s protection rather than hiding it away. His shield guards without hardening you.

Extend: Faith in Action

Acknowledge one area where trust feels difficult. Offer it to God honestly and ask Him to guard your heart while guiding you toward healing and renewed confidence.

Reflection And Application

Where has trust become difficult for you? How would it change your outlook if you believed God was shielding your heart as He heals it?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

"Trust grows again when the heart feels safe. A shielded heart learns that protection and openness can exist together."

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Lord, guard my heart where trust feels fragile. Protect me from further hurt while restoring my confidence in You. Help me to trust again without fear, knowing You stand between my heart and what could wound it. Heal what has been bruised and strengthen me with peace and assurance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship