This Painted Turtle was sitting off to the side of the path I was walking in Commerce Township, Michigan, soaking up the sun. It didn't move when I approached to take a photo, except to tuck its head safely inside it's shell. We may not have a shell for protection, but something much better: the Armor of God, found in Ephesians 6: 10-18:

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.

Sunset at Pontiac Lake. Those rays though!

This is the verse that came to me: "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly." -Psalm 84:11 Amen! Thank You, God.