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About Patty Perkins

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I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word.

My Refuge

Psalm 59:16 “…for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” (NIV)*

Castle on a hill

Castle on a hill (Photo credit: Jimmy McIntyre – Editor HDR One Magazine)

When trouble comes

As surely, it will

There’s a place to run

Fortress on a hill.

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Bastion of protection

From enemy’s advance

A place to refocus

Strengthen battle stance.

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Hiding behind parapets

On ramparts, standing guard

To load and even fire

When enemy presses hard.

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A bulwark waiting

In lands of uncertainty

A supporting stronghold

My refuge, is He.

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poem by Patty Perkins

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*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.