# July 16 | Rest in Your Father's Protection

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Podcast: [The Bible in a Year: Daily Reading & Devotion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-daily-reading-devotion-7638060)
Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

Today's reading from Psalm 16-17 and Acts 20:1-16 invites us to reflect on the confidence that grows when we learn to trust God's faithful care. Both passages remind us that our lives are formed not by the absence of difficulty, but by the steady presence of God as we continue walking with Him. In Psalm 16-17, David expresses deep confidence in the Lord even while surrounded by danger. His prayer for God to guard him as the apple of His eye reveals a heart that has learned to depend on God's faithful protection rather than his own strength. David's trust was formed over years of walking with God through both peace and adversity. In Acts 20, Paul continues his missionary journey with remarkable purpose and perseverance. Even as he faces uncertainty about what lies ahead, he remains committed to encouraging believers and faithfully completing the work God has entrusted to him. His life reflects quiet confidence that God's hand is guiding each step. Together, these passages invite us to slow down and remember that our Heavenly Father has never stopped watching over His children. As we continue returning to His Word each day, we are gradually formed into people who trust His care even when we cannot yet see how He is working.

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