Read: Ephesians 6:16; Psalm 119:157-165

Memory Verse: Psalm 119:165

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

According to Merriam-Webster, a shield is something or someone that protects or defends. It’s a device or part that serves as a protective cover or barrier.

We use many shields in our lives. We use umbrellas to shield us from the rain. We use safety boots to shield our feet from heavy objects. We use masks to shield us from covid. We use sunscreen to shield us from the sun. We have homes to shield us from strangers.

Shields protect us physically, but what about emotionally? How do you shield yourself from offensive words? How do you shield yourself from those who want to cut you down verbally?

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” is as false of a statement as it gets. Words do hurt, but there’s a way to shield them off. When it comes to offensive words, the shield you want to use is the Word of God.

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

The only way to activate that shield is to hide the Word of God in your heart.

Psalm 119:11 — “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Meditation of the Day: Why do you get offended?

Assignment: Think about people who have offended you in the past: Write down what was it about what they said that offended you, and find a Bible verse that you could have used to not be offended in that situation.

For Fun: Words are powerful: give a meaningful compliment or word of encouragement to someone in your family.