Psalm 3

But you, LORD, are a shield around me,
my glory, and the one who lifts up
my head.

When people talk about us (see verse 2) it is a common, normal, understandable response to hang your head in shame, or embarrassment, or to lower your head in anger – avoidance; hiding.

But when people talk – the Lord, my Lord, whom I love, who loves me and protects me – gently places a hand under my forlorn chin and raises my face to Himself.

“You are mine – loved – protected,” He might say.

No shame here.

Here’s an early version of the Psalm 1 illustration.

May the Lord lift your head today!