A Hiding Place

You are my hiding place.

Psalm 32:7

I know all too well the familiar feeling of an emotional trigger, yet I am still surprised when it happens. My response to a bullying text caught me off guard. Even though I was expecting a negative response, I felt protected by my new self-care skills and new boundaries.

The text triggered my nervous system that instantly moved into the “high alert” flight-or fight-mode. Days passed before I also identified an additional component, the fiery darts of spiritual warfare. I felt defeated and disappointed in my ability to navigate this confrontation with confidence.

King David’s words directed me to the place I sought—emotional safety in the Lord. David points to God as his hiding place.

You are my hiding place;

You will protect me from trouble

And surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psalm 32:7

Meditation on this promised provision, wise counsel, relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, and peaceful background music helped bring me out of hypervigilance and back to the feeling of safety. I found my hiding place in God.

Father, I thank You for providing a safe place to regroup when navigating my way out of a trigger response to narcissistic bullying. Thank You that You are ever-present for reminding me of my options for self-care. Your grace for this journey is amazing, and I celebrate with thanksgiving and songs of deliverance for Your Son, Jesus, the true Deliverer, amen.

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