Ezra 7-8, Psalms 91-92

Psalm 91 presents the simplistic view that if one lives near the Almighty, then that one will suffer no harm. Life is more complex than this simple view in my experience. At times those who live near God do suffer injury. Bad things do happen to good people now and then. That is no justification, however, for turning from God and living far from the Almighty. On average living near God is better, in my opinion, than living far from God. But it is not a means of eliminating each and every one of life’s bumps, bruises, heartaches, illnesses, and sorrows. Living near God helps me to survive and to thrive through all.