S) "1 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2 (NASB)
O) This is a song of ascents, and it is such a simple song, but it remains such a powerful reminder. An assertion like this is beneficial at any time. It serves well, not only to remember who the LORD is, but what He has done. Recalling His deeds helps us put our mind on His power, faithfulness; our mind is put on his character. So, while it's helpful to sing as song like this any time, it is particularly good to sing it first thing in the day, before reading the Bible, before going to work, before going up to the temple (i.e., church service), or, ascending to the LORD's house.
A) The first thing that came to mind, when I read this Psalm, was the song by Casting Crowns, called "Praise You in This Storm" that came out almost a decade ago. When that song came out, I was just returning to God, and my life was full of uncertainty, stress, and anxieties. I remember when I first heard the song on the radio, and I had no idea who it was, but the bridge shared lines of the verses above, "I lift my eyes unto the hills/ where does my help come from?/ my help comes from the LORD/ Maker, of heaven and earth/" and those lyrics (which I didn't know were taken from this Psalm) were stuck in my head the entire day. I was moved to tears because of the simple, yet powerful confession that they possess. I spent about a week trying to track down what that song was (internet searches not being what they are nowadays), and it will still move me to tears sometimes - not just from nostalgia, but because it's such a powerful reminder of how helpless I was (and still am), and how powerful and loving God was (and still is).
P) Father God, I confess that You are my only help. I lift my eyes to seek You, the Maker of heaven and earth. You are mighty, and great, and intimately invested in my well-being. You are and amazing God, who has already done an eternity of amazing things - even in my own life. You have done countless things, blessed me with untold miracles, and unknowable grace. Remind me of this daily, and let me sing these words often, in confession and worship. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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