A True Resting-Place

Psalm 61:4  I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings.Selah.

Covert:  A shelter or a hiding place; refuge
Shelter: that which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; The state of being covered and protected; protection; security. 

A house is a shelter from rain and other inclemencies of the weather; the foliage of a tree is a shelter from the rays of the sun.  The wings of the parent bird are the shelter for their young, helpless chicks.  God is our shelter always.  In times of turmoil and trial God is our greatest defense and He is faithful in performing His duties.  He not only can touch us with His wings of love, but the very shadow of Him is big enough and powerful enough to cover us in our deepest distress.           

Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Rampart: A defensive or protective barrier
Shield: (n.) A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows; (v.) Protect (someone or something) from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

God is our shield.  Now, that does not mean that hard times will not come to us, for we know that they DO come to us.  But, the shelter of His everlasting love is always there to keep us from destruction.  You may get the breath knocked out of you sometimes, but with God being your refuge you will not be utterly destroyed. You can come out of a bad circumstance victoriously.  It really is possible!    

Psalm 119:114  You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Lord, I would like to be a guest in your tent forever and to take refuge under the protection of your wings.

Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Psalm 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings
Psalm 57:1-2 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.  I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.