“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.” — Psalm 121:1-3
I woke up today feeling pretty exhausted. Not physically (I slept great) but spiritually. My anxious mind has been filled with worry and angst. I keep thinking about all that’s going on in the world; it feels like my thoughts have run a marathon before my feet even touch the ground. Maybe you’ve had days like this recently as well? We can easily wonder where does our help come from?
Our Help Comes From the Lord
As I read Psalm 121, I was comforted by a few things that really helped me with my anxiety. I hope these thoughts will be a comfort to you as well.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (v 1-2)
The Psalmist was looking for help and declares that there is nothing in all of creation that compares to the help that comes from the All-Powerful One — the One who created all things. When you find yourself wrestling with the pressures of the day, or even your own thoughts and emotions, ask yourself, “Where does my help come from?” Where do you look for relief? Like the Psalmist, may our response always be “My help comes from the Lord.”
“He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps us will not slumber.” (v 3)
The Psalmist adds that God will not let you be moved or knocked down because He keeps you safe. When you look at the long road ahead, remember who’s guiding your steps. Additionally, the Psalmist says “He who keeps us will not slumber.” In other words, our God does not sleep! He doesn’t get tired. There will never be a moment He dozes off and loses His grip on us. This is good news for me and for you! There is never a wrong time for us to approach God with our cares or anxieties — He’s always on the clock. He’s always with us.
So, the next time you feel overwhelmed with what’s going on in the world (or maybe just the things going on in your head) remember where your help comes from. It comes from the Lord God Almighty. The One who created the heavens and the earth. The One who guides and directs our steps. The One who is always working for us.
These are just a few truths that stood out to me as I reflected on Psalm 121. Is there anything that stands out to you? I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me (bryan@trc.life).
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