Back in the 1980s, Christian singer and songwriter Steve Green released a series of Bible verses put to music for children. Still available as CD and digital download formats, the Hide ‘Em In Your Heart songs were part of our family’s daily listening pleasure.

One of the songs is taken from Psalm 56:3-4, which simply says, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise.”

These sixteen simple words have taken my children and me through some tough and scary situations. Even now, as adults with children of their own, when we encounter something scary, worrisome, or intimidating, we sing, “When I am afraid I will trust in you; I will trust in you; I will trust in you….”

And you can, too!

You can trust in God to calm your fears, put a blanket of peace over your troubled heart and mind, and keep you safely wrapped in His loving arms.

Setting Bible verses to music is a great way to memorize them. Then, you’ve “got them” when you need them. Why not take some time and set today’s verse to a memorable tune? (Hint: the chorus of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” works remarkably well.)