July 5, 2025

Day 187 Sunlight for the Soul | Psalm 84:11

Day 187 Sunlight for the Soul | Psalm 84:11

Send us a text Take a deep breath and feel the warmth of divine presence wash over you. Today's reflection on Psalm 84:11 unpacks the beautiful dual nature of God as both "sun and shield" in our lives—a powerful metaphor that speaks directly to our deepest needs for both nurturing and protection. We explore how God functions not as either-or but as both-and: bringing warmth, light, and life while simultaneously offering protection and covering. This dual nature means He perfectly meets us wh...

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Take a deep breath and feel the warmth of divine presence wash over you. Today's reflection on Psalm 84:11 unpacks the beautiful dual nature of God as both "sun and shield" in our lives—a powerful metaphor that speaks directly to our deepest needs for both nurturing and protection.

We explore how God functions not as either-or but as both-and: bringing warmth, light, and life while simultaneously offering protection and covering. This dual nature means He perfectly meets us wherever we are. Feeling vulnerable? He's your shield. Feeling lost in darkness? He's your sun. The beauty of this truth lies in its perfect balance—God is never just one thing, but everything we need in every season.

Perhaps the most comforting revelation comes in the promise that "the Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." We dive deep into what this really means—not that God gives us everything we want, but that everything He withholds isn't something we actually need. Sometimes what looks good in the moment could harm us in the long run, but God sees our entire story when we can only see a chapter. He's the good Father who doesn't just give, but gives what's best.

As you listen to this weekend reflection, let it be like a long exhale—release the pressure to figure everything out and trust in God's perfect timing. Remember, if He is your sun, you will never be left in darkness; if He is your shield, you will never be unprotected. Join us next weekend as we continue walking through life's journey together, finding wisdom for each day and remembering that God isn't finished writing your story.

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00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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And now.

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Weekends with Lauren.

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Today is Day 187, sunlight for the soul.

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We'll be in Psalm 84, verse 11 from the New Living Translation, for the Lord, god is our sun and our shield.

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He gives us grace and glory.

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The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

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The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

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Hey, it's Sunday and welcome to Weekends with Lauren.

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You know, I hope today feels like a long exhale, like sunshine on your face, coffee in your hand and a fresh reminder that God is good.

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Psalm 8411 is such a comfort to my heart.

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It says that the Lord is both a sun and a shield.

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That means he brings warmth, light and life, but he also brings protection.

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He's not one or the other, he's both.

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On days you need comfort, he's your sun.

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On days you need covering, he's your shield, and I love this part.

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He will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

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That doesn't mean he gives us everything we ask for, but it does mean that everything he withholds isn't something we actually need.

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Sometimes what we think is good in the moment could hurt us in the long run.

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But God knows, he sees the whole story and he's a good father who doesn't just give.

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He gives what's best.

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So today, rest in his sunlight, trust in his timing.

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Let go of the pressure to figure it all out.

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If God is your son, you will not be left in the dark.

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If he is your shield, you will not be.

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Now let's pray Amen and remember Rick has your daily dose of wisdom all week long, starting tomorrow, and I will see you next Saturday for Weekends with Lauren.

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Well, that's all for today, but remember I'm here every weekend and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewed mindsetscom slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together and don't forget he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.