MONDAY 

MAON, MACHSEH, MAGEN, METSUDA, MIGDAL-OZ

Dwelling Place, Refuge, Shield, Fortress, Strong Tower

Studying the Name

When you pray to God your Dwelling Place, Refuge, Shield, Fortress and Strong Tower, you are invoking the God who has promised to watch over you and keep you safe.

Key Scripture : Psalm 91:1-2

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

What is one of the characteristics of the person who experiences God as his or her refuge?

What do you think it means to rest in God? How have you experienced this rest?

TUESDAY - Praying the Name

Reflect On: Psalm 9:9-10; Psalm 23.

Praise God: Because He cares for the oppressed.

Offer Thanks: For the times God has been your refuge.

Confess: Times when you’ve taken refuge in anything and everything but God.

Ask God: To be a refuge for the oppressed of the world.

WEDNESDAY - Praying the Name

Reflect On: Psalm 59:16-17 and Psalm 61:1-3.

Praise God: Because He is a strong tower against all foes.

Offer Thanks: For His sustaining grace.

Confess: Any tendency to make God your last, instead of your first resort, when trouble heads your way.

Ask God: To open your eyes to His protective care, past and present.

THURSDAY - Praying the Name

Reflect On: Psalm 3:2-3; Ephesians 6:12-18.

Praise God: For He is our shield.

Offer Thanks: For the way God is building up your faith.

Confess: Any tendency to let your guard down by failing to exercise your faith.

Ask God: To make you aware of the spiritual battle.

FRIDAY - Promises Associated with God’s Name

“For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12.

“When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.” Proverbs 14:32.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10.

Dwelling Place 

• Express your longing to dwell with God. Psalm 27:4-5
• Envision God as your dwelling place. Psalm 90:1-2
• Recall how lovely is God’s dwelling place. Psalm 84

Refuge

• Remember that God cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7
• Believe that the Lord is an ever-present help. Psalm 46:1
• Find rest in God. Psalm 62:5-7

Shield 

• Be confident because God is your shield and great reward. Genesis 15:1
• Remember that God is a shield and helper against enemies. Deuteronomy 33:29
• Call on the Lord, who is your strength and your shield. Psalm 28:7

Fortress 

• Proclaim that the Lord is your fortress and deliverer. 2 Samuel 22:1-3
• Refuse to give in to fear because God is your fortress. Psalm 46:2-7

Strong Tower

• Remember that God is a strong tower against the foe. Psalm 61:3