Psalms 121

Where is your help?

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. ~ Psalms 121:1-2

At this point in my life, whenever trouble comes, whether it’s unexpected bad news, a financial setback, or uncertainty about the future. My default response is to call on God. I now recognize when fear and stress are trying to take over, so instead of letting anxiety direct my actions, I turn to the One who is my true source of help.

Sadly, for many people, calling on God has become a last resort. We live in a world that teaches us to rely on ourselves, to control everything and everyone around us, to fix our problems with our own strength. But the truth is, we were never meant to carry that burden alone. No wonder we see a culture filled with anxiety, depression, and heart failure. Our bodies and minds were not designed to bear the weight of life without God’s help.

Thankfully, Psalm 121 not only tells us where to find help but also what kind of help we can expect when we trust in God.

Below is a list of how God helps us in times of trouble

1. He Keeps You from Falling (v.3) – Life can feel like walking on shaky ground, but God promises that He will not allow our feet to slip. He gives us stability when everything around us feels uncertain. Isaiah 41:10 reminds us: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
2. He Never Sleeps (v.4) – While we grow weary, God never does. He is always watching over us, protecting and guiding us even when we are unaware. Unlike human help, which can fail or be limited, God’s care is constant and perfect.
3. He Protects You (v.5-6) – God is your keeper, your shade, your covering. He shields you from harm, both seen and unseen. Whether it’s the pressures of daily life, spiritual attacks, or dangers that cannot be seen, He is there, providing refuge.
4. He Preserves You from Evil (v.7) – The enemy seeks to destroy, but God preserves us. This doesn’t mean we won’t face battles, but it does mean that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). God’s protection extends to every area of our lives.
5. He Watches Over Your Entire Life (v.8) – From the moment you step out of your house in the morning to the moment you lay your head down at night, God is watching over you. Not just for today, but for all your tomorrows. He is a God who keeps His promises forever.

Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to handle everything on your own. Maybe you’ve been relying on your own strength, trying to control outcomes, or carrying burdens that were never meant for you. The good news is you don’t have to. You can start trusting Him today.

Here’s a list of how you can get started turning every area of your life over to God:

1. Recognize Your Limits – Admit that you can’t do it all. Trying to control everything only leads to stress, frustration, and disappointment. Surrender is not weakness, it’s wisdom.
2. Pray First, Not Last – Make it a habit to seek God first in every situation. Instead of trying to fix things on your own and turning to Him as a last resort, go to Him first. He wants to help you, but He also wants you to trust Him.  Don’t just ask Him to fix everything.  Instead, ask Him to make clear what steps you need to take as you walk through the circumstances with God’s help.
3. Fill Your Mind with Truth – The more you dwell on God’s promises, the more your faith grows. Meditate on scriptures like Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
4. Release the Need to Control – Let go of the need to control outcomes. This doesn’t mean being passive, but it does mean trusting that God’s way out is better than yours and following His plan instead of making it up as you go.
5. Rest in His Presence – God never slumbers, so you don’t have to stay up worrying. Lay your burdens at His feet and trust that He is working, even when you are in the waiting and may see it.

Today I want to encourage you to acknowledge that you cannot do this on your own. Lift your eyes to your Father in heaven and recognize Him as your source of help. Thank Him for being your keeper, your protector, and your guide. Then, surrender every area of your life to Him.  Your worries, your struggles and your need for control. He will help you to rest in His loving kindness more each day as you commit to trusting Him in every area of life.

No matter what you’re facing today, you don’t have to carry it alone. Lift your eyes and see that your help comes from the Lord. He is faithful, and He will take care of you.

Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 121

1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help?

2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

3 He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.

4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

6 The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.