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 " The Lord Is a Shield" from our Playlist “Overcoming Adversity. 

Full Title: The Lord Is a Shield Over Your Life

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me."  
—  Psalm 28:7 

The Series Subtitle:  The Lord Is a Shield. Part 2

Affirmation: "The Lord is my strength and my shield. I am covered, protected, and sustained in every battle. My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me in all things."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 2: A Shield for Your Mind

Your mind is one of the greatest battlegrounds you will ever face. Psalm 28:7 declares that the Lord is your shield, and that includes protection over your thoughts. Fear, anxiety, and negative assumptions often come disguised as truth, but God’s shield guards your mind from internal attacks that try to drain your peace and steal your confidence. His truth becomes the barrier that stops destructive thoughts from taking over.

Elijah, after calling down fire from heaven, was overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. His thoughts became louder than reality, and despair clouded his mind. Yet God shielded him with rest, nourishment, and a gentle whisper that restored clarity. You may not control every thought that enters, but you can choose the shield that guards your mind. God’s covering is stronger than the noise within you.

Today, let your mind rest under God’s protection. Allow His truth to silence fear, His presence to weaken anxious thoughts, and His promises to become the anchor that holds you. His shield is not passive; it actively pushes back every mental attack designed to unsettle your heart. When you choose to stand under His covering, your mind gains strength, calm, and clarity that no circumstance can overpower.

Listen and watch this episode of the Sure Word for Today on YouTube

Connect: Your Challenge and Response

Your mind may feel overwhelmed with fear or intrusive thoughts that fight your peace. The right response is to guard your inner world with God’s truth and trust His shield to protect what you cannot control.

Extend: Faith in Action

Speak a scripture of truth over your mind today. Replace fearful inner conversations with what God has said about you. Every spoken truth strengthens your shield.

Reflection And Application

Which thoughts have been draining your peace lately? What would change if you treated God’s truth as the shield that protects your mind each day?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

"When your mind is shielded by truth, fear loses its voice and anxiety loses its power."

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Lord, cover my mind with Your shield of truth. Silence every anxious thought and strengthen me with calmness and clarity. Protect my inner world from fear, doubt, and confusion. Fill my thoughts with peace, wisdom, and confidence as I rest under Your covering. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship