Safe In His Arms
This weekend, Texas experienced a winter storm, and like clockwork, everyone shifted into preparation mode. Groceries were stocked, plans were adjusted, and one phrase echoed everywhere: “Stay safe.”
Hearing those words over and over stirred something deep in me. It reminded me just how important safety is not just during storms, but in every area of my life.
Safety has always been my greatest need. After everything I’ve walked through, it remains my top priority. The definition of safety is “the feeling or condition of being protected from harm physically, emotionally, or mentally.” It’s knowing you’re in an environment where you can exist, express yourself, and make choices without fear of danger or serious risk.
That definition perfectly describes what I seek in relationships and friendships. The moment my sense of safety feels threatened, I shut down and step away not out of bitterness, but out of protection. When no one else will protect me, I’ve learned to protect myself.
But the most profound safety I’ve ever known is found in God’s arms.
Being safe in His arms is unlike anything else. It’s the deep assurance that nothing can truly harm me because my Heavenly Father is watching over me. Scripture reminds us, “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” (Psalm 91:2). That truth gives me a confidence that cannot be shaken.
No matter what I face, I trust that God is dispatching His angels to surround me, guarding me from dangers seen and unseen. “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11). And even when the enemy tries to rise up, I stand firm on the promise that “no weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17).
The song “Safe in His Arms” beautifully echoes this truth, drawing directly from Psalm 23:
"Because the Lord is my Shepherd,
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in the meadow’s grass
And He leads me beside the quiet stream.
He restores my failing strength
And helps me to do what honors Him—
That’s why I’m safe".
What a powerful reminder that our safety is not rooted in circumstances, people, or control but in our Shepherd.
We all need to feel safe. True safety shouldn’t be rare or complicated. A deep sense of security can and should exist in our connections with others. Being safe means looking out for one another, protecting hearts, praying for each other, offering support, and creating spaces where truth and transparency are welcomed.
God calls us to be that kind of covering for one another. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
Ultimately, when the world feels unstable, relationships disappoint, or fear tries to creep in, we can rest in this truth: we are always safe in His arms.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being our refuge and our safe place. When the storms of life rise and fear tries to overwhelm us, remind us that we are held securely by You.
Cover us with Your peace, protect our hearts, minds, and bodies, and help us to trust You more deeply. Teach us to create safe spaces for others, reflecting Your love, grace, and compassion. We surrender every fear and every burden to You, knowing that in Your arms, we are truly safe.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.