"O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle."
I like this phrase: "You have covered my head in the day of battle." When our heads are covered by divine protection, we are able to think, act, and make important decisions--even while the battle rages all around us. The NT calls this provision, "The helmet of salvation," (in Eph. 6:17).
Every faithful churchman has to go through conflicts. Our arms and legs may get scraped-up a bit--but our heads are fully-secured. Even as Jesus is the Head of the church; our heads must be the governors of our actions. By faith in Christ, be sure your head is covered by Him today.
[Puritan quote of the day: " 'You have heard of the patience of Job,' says James (Jas. 5:11). We have heard of his impatience too, but it pleased God mercifully to overlook that." --Richard Sibbes, in "The Bruised Reed"]
