My shield.

"You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word" (Psalms 119:114 NKJV). When hope turns into hopelessness, there is a shield to protect the believer. When issues and problems arise that want to bring disorder and gloom to our lives, there is a place we can hide. When trials arise out of the blue and begin to make the mountain that is in front of us bigger than it really is, there is hope. God has made a way for us in these times of need. He calms the storms that rain hopelessness, and the mountains start to look more like hills when we hide in the secret place of the Most High. His Word brings hope to the heart that is flooded by situations that look hopeless. It is a Living Word that lives forever. It can never be quenched. It quickens the soul of man and brings encouragement and life above all the problems of this world. The Psalmist wrote "I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure" (V. 162). The Word of God is a treasure to those who desire it, for those who hide themselves in it and apply it to their hearts. There is not a greater treasure in life or for our lives than the Word of God, which brings hope. God bless you. Amen