Passion for Praise: 'Your Protective Shade'

Friday, October 23, 2026

He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches ... never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
— Psalm 121:3-5 NLT

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Psalm 121:2-4
Devo: Daily Wisdom
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Devo: Today's Verse
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Illustration of Psalm 121:3
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 121:3 -- He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;
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Illustration of Psalm 121:3-5 NLT — He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches ... never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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