We Are Not Alone
I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth! He will not let you stumble and fall; the one who watches over you will not sleep. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never tires and never sleeps. Psalm 121:1-4
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Like the psalmist who journeyed to Jerusalem, our strength and help don’t come from the mountains but from the One who made them. He who created us is able to sustain us. He enables us to finish whatever journey we’re on, even if there is weariness, sickness, or trouble along the way. He who guards us never falls asleep on the job. He is up all night protecting his own, guarding our lives.
My mother called this the traveler’s psalm because it assures us that no matter where we are, whether we journey by car, airplane, train, or on foot, whether we are awake or asleep, we are not alone. She prayed this psalm aloud whenever she embarked on a trip. As she proclaimed God’s watchful care over her comings and goings, her heart, which had often been anxious, calmed. As she reminded herself of the One who stood beside her, watched over her, prepared the way before her, kept her from all evil and preserved her life (v. 7), she could rest in his loving arms as she traveled over mountains and hills, flew over clouds, and as she made her final journey from this life into eternity.
Prayers:
LORD, I look up to the mountains, but my help does not come from there! My help comes from you, who made the heavens and the earth! Because you hold me, I will not stumble and fall. Because you watch over me, I will not fear. Thank you for your constant care and protection. My security is in you. Please bless my going out and coming in, both now and forever.
Quotes:
The knowledge that we are never alone calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our souls.
A. W. Tozer (1897–1963)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Daniel 9:1–11:1; 1 John 2:18–3:6; Psalm 121:1-8 and Proverbs 28:27-28.
