{"id":90,"date":"2026-04-09T00:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:54:21","slug":"showers-of-blessings-day-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/showers-of-blessings-day-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 9
\nBlessing: \u00a0Blessed with Confidence and Refuge
\n<\/u>In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. <\/em>Proverbs 14:26 NKJV<\/em><\/p>\n

Message:
\n<\/u>It has been many years ago since the Lord guided me to my desired haven as Psalm 107:30 says: “They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.” <\/span><\/em>
\nAt that time, I had been praying and asking the Lord if I should purchase a certain home, and I felt I got my answer one evening when I went to Bible Study.\u00a0 The Pastor said he felt led to sing a hymn before beginning the study that night and the hymn was titled \u201cThe Haven of Rest\u201d. The hymn’s lyrics were based on Psalm 107:30.
\nAs I sang that hymn, I felt the Lord was telling me that the home I had been praying about was to be my Haven of Rest here on earth and so it was for many years.<\/p>\n

I am so grateful that the Lord leads and guides us in many ways and speaks to us in many ways also. Those who fear the Lord have the assurance that He will protect them and care for them.
\nFearing the Lord gives us strong confidence in Him, we have a firm sure hope and trust that He will always provide for us.\u00a0 We have a sense of security in knowing that He is with us at all times as we walk in His way and will.\u00a0 As His children we will always have a place of refuge.<\/p>\n

For, God <\/em>\u00a0<\/em>is<\/em> our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 KJV<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a92023 SGLY Ministry\u00a0 www.smilegodlovesyou.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 9 Blessing: \u00a0Blessed with Confidence and Refuge In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26 NKJV Message: It has been many years ago since the Lord guided me to my desired haven as Psalm 107:30 says: “They were…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[3526,54,3,52,23,51,53,49,48,50,30,5,32],"class_list":["post-90","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-showers-of-blessings","tag-april-2026","tag-confidence","tag-daily-devotionals","tag-desired-haven","tag-fear-of-the-lord","tag-haven-of-rest","tag-place-of-refuge","tag-proverbs-1426","tag-psalm-10730","tag-psalm-461","tag-sgly-ministry","tag-showers-of-blessings","tag-smile-god-loves-you"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SB-9-Proverbs-14-1.jpg?fit=354%2C472&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":150,"url":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/showers-of-blessings-day-24\/","url_meta":{"origin":90,"position":0},"title":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 24","author":"SGLY Devotionals","date":"April 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 24 Blessing: Preservation of Life Fear of the\u00a0Lord\u00a0leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.\u00a0 Proverbs 19:23 NLT Message: My home here on earth is my happy place.\u00a0 It\u2019s where I feel secure and comfortable.\u00a0 It is my haven of rest, a place that the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Showers of Blessings"","block_context":{"text":"Showers of Blessings","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/category\/showers-of-blessings\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"SB-24-Proverbs-19.23","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SB-24-Proverbs-19.23.jpg?fit=354%2C472&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":59,"url":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/showers-of-blessings-day-5\/","url_meta":{"origin":90,"position":1},"title":"Showers of Blessings-Day 5","author":"SGLY Devotionals","date":"April 5, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 5 Blessing:\u00a0 Avoid Troubles Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.\u00a0 Proverbs 28:14\u00a0 Message: I remember a time years ago when my grandsons were young.\u00a0 We were living on a farm with corn fields surrounding\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Showers of Blessings"","block_context":{"text":"Showers of Blessings","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/category\/showers-of-blessings\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"SB-5-Prov.28.14","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SB-5-Prov.28.14.jpg?fit=354%2C472&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":156,"url":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/showers-of-blessings-day-26\/","url_meta":{"origin":90,"position":2},"title":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 26","author":"SGLY Devotionals","date":"April 26, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 26 Blessing: Provision For All Needs Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints!\u00a0 There is no want to those who fear Him.\u00a0 Psalm 34:9NKJV Message: There have been a few times in my life that I have been very low on money and my cupboards were\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Showers of Blessings"","block_context":{"text":"Showers of Blessings","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/category\/showers-of-blessings\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"SB-26-Psalm-34.9","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SB-26-Psalm-34.9.jpg?fit=354%2C472&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":144,"url":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/showers-of-blessings-day-22\/","url_meta":{"origin":90,"position":3},"title":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 22","author":"SGLY Devotionals","date":"April 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Showers of Blessings\u00a0 Day 22 Blessing: \u00a0Increased Blessings Upon Us and Our Children He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great. 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