There is a place you can run to. Not to escape life, but to live it well—whole, protected, and anchored in truth. That place is the presence of God. That place is the secret place.
Each new year arrives with possibilities, pressures, and promises. We set goals. We make plans. We tell ourselves this year will be different. But before we pick up another planner, we need to ask: Where will my soul abide this year?
That is why Psalm 91 is the perfect place to begin. It is not just a passage of comfort; it is a declaration of covenant. It is not just poetic—it is prophetic, practical, and deeply personal. This psalm names what so many of us long for: protection, peace, presence, and power—not from the world, but from the One who holds the world.
And through the study series “In the Secret Place: Exploring the Promises of Psalm 91,” we do not just read Scripture—we dwell in it, one verse at a time, discovering that God has already provided what we need to have not just a good year—but a God-filled one.
Let me share why this six-volume journey can truly transform the year ahead.
📍 1. You Begin in God’s Presence, Not Just Your Plans
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
—Psalm 91:1 (KJV)
So often, we begin the year with doing—resolutions, vision boards, calendars. But Psalm 91 invites us to begin with dwelling. Not with productivity, but with presence. The secret place is not a physical location; it is a spiritual posture—a decision to abide in God, to sit under His shadow, to let Him lead.
When you choose to open your year by entering the secret place, you are choosing to start not with hustle, but with holy alignment. It is not a delay—it is the foundation.
🛡️ 2. You Are Reminded Daily That You Are Covered
Psalm 91 is one of the most powerful declarations of divine protection in all of Scripture. It speaks of angels assigned to your path, of deadly traps you will escape, of peace even when thousands fall around you.
“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall find protection; His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.”
—Psalm 91:4 (MEV)
Reading this psalm daily—or even slowly, verse by verse across weeks and months—builds a new kind of spiritual confidence. Not arrogance. Not denial. But covenant trust. The world may be shaken, but you are not abandoned. God does not promise a life without danger, but He does promise that you are never without His covering.
🌿 3. You Grow in Consistency, Not Just Intensity
One of the struggles many believers face in their devotional life is maintaining a consistent rhythm. We start strong in January and fade by March. But the structure of In the Secret Place makes that burden lighter.
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Each day includes one verse—either from Psalm 91 or a paired verse from another Psalm.
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You are invited not to consume but to meditate.
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The included S.H.E.L.T.E.R. journaling method offers a gentle but powerful guide: Scripture, Hope, Enemy, Lord’s Promise, Truth, Experience, Response—and one final thought to carry you forward.
This is not a sprint; it is a spiritual practice. It is not about perfection—it is about presence. You are showing up daily, and God meets you there.
✨ 4. You Encounter God’s Character—Not Just His Promises
Psalm 91 is not just about what God does—it is about who God is.
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He is Most High
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He is Almighty
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He is Refuge
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He is Fortress
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He is Faithful
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He is With You in Trouble
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He is Deliverer
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He is Satisfier
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He is Rescuer
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He is Revealer of Salvation
As you move through each volume of this study, you begin to see not only how God protects—but why He does. You are not just a soul He shields; you are a heart He loves. His actions are rooted in His nature. And the more you dwell in His Word, the more you know His heart.
🔥 5. You Build a Shield of Truth Around Your Year
There will be challenges this year. The enemy is not subtle. Fear, distraction, spiritual warfare—they are real. But this study helps you prepare, not panic.
You are not reacting to the world—you are responding from the secret place. And each verse of Psalm 91 becomes a shield, a whisper, a weapon.
You begin to declare:
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“No evil will befall me.”
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“He will command His angels concerning me.”
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“I will not fear the terror by night.”
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“I trust in the name of the Lord.”
This is daily defense against doubt, worry, and spiritual attack. The Word becomes your armor.
💬 Final Reflection: Dwell, Do Not Drift
This year, you can live from the secret place—not just visit it when things get hard.
Psalm 91 is more than comfort—it is a commission. It calls us to dwell, to trust, to rest, to believe, and to declare.
So instead of asking, What will I accomplish this year?
Let us ask, Where will I abide this year?
When your year is rooted in the secret place, you do not just survive—you flourish, stand, overcome, and worship through it all.
🙏🏽 Ready to Begin?
Start your six-volume journey through In the Secret Place: Exploring the Promises of Psalm 91. Let each verse become a refuge, each page a prayer, and each day a step deeper into the presence of God.
Because the best year you could ever have is the one you spend dwelling with Him.