"Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings" ( Psalm 17:8).

It is no coincidence that this verse from Psalm 17 figures so prominently in the bedtime prayers of both the Jewish and Christian traditions. Who among us has not found ourselves laying in bed in the dark with our hearts full of worry? 

The verse of the Psalm is a reminder that even in the vulnerable darkness, God's commitment is to an intimate, unfailing relationship with us. The good news is that we can find our hope and sense of protection in this relationship God offers to all people.

?Blessings,

Father Dan