“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2 AMPC
Grace Perspective:
Help… where we turn to find help reveals a lot about whom we trust. The writer of this Psalm turned away from the valley and looked up towards the mountains, seeking help from a source he couldn’t see with his physical eyes. Yet, he knew by experience that the Lord would provide what he needed.
The psalmist reminds himself and us that the LORD made the heavens and the earth, so nothing is too complicated for Him. And God has not left us alone to struggle through life. He is ready and waiting for us to seek Him and will help in various ways. So we can lift our eyes towards heaven anytime and know that help will come from the Lord, a divine assurance that brings us comfort and reassurance.
A touch of grace:
Where do you look for help?
How long does it take you to ask for help?
What might be holding you back from asking for help-fear of appearing
weak, pride, or uncertainty?
Grace Application:
Help! I need to get better at asking for help. How about you? I confess to you that self-reliance is a sin I regularly struggle to overcome. This Psalm reminds me that God has proven Himself to be my help, provider, strength, refuge, and strong tower.
It’s humbling to think that the Lord who made heaven and earth wants to be our help. Yet, His love is so strong that He will surely provide what we need when we seek Him. His help may not be what we expect, but He knows precisely what help we need.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a recognition that we aren’t meant to do life alone. Seeking the Lord doesn’t mean we don’t ask others for support. We need others to walk with us through the valleys and encourage us in our journey toward heaven. The Lord provides like-minded friends so we can remind each other that He has proven Himself trustworthy over and over. As we turn our eyes and hearts toward the Lord, we can trust He will graciously bring the help we need at the right time. Trust Him, dear friend, and know that He is faithful.
In His Grace,
Dawn
Gracious Prayer:
Gracious Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, thankful that You are my help, strength, refuge, and strong tower. You made the heavens and the earth to reveal Your glory. Forgive me when I refuse Your help and try to do life on my own. Help me remember the truth that You are faithful in bringing help when I seek You. Please help me to encourage others as we turn our eyes toward the mountains of heaven. Amen.
**Today, as you read this, I pray you will know you are in Christ Jesus. If you have any doubt, please seek God to ensure you have received the gift of salvation. Today is a good day to be sure of your salvation in Christ Jesus. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at graceisdawning@gmail.com**