“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

There is a still place way deep down in the soul that the beloved child of God can run for refuge. There is a beautiful song “I Look to You,” sung by Whitney Houston. A line from the lyrics states, “I look to you, when all my strength is gone, I look to you.” God is the source of our strength and peace when the troubles of our souls seem insurmountable. Psalm 121:1-2 states, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”

As God’s children, we find peace in knowing that our steps are ordered by the Lord. He orchestrates the circumstances in our lives for  His glory and our good. We simply must cast all our cares at the foot of the cross and let Him lead the way. It is easy to travel along the path of life when things are going our way, but when trials of life weigh so heavily upon us, we must hold on to the One who is far greater than anything that this world could offer; that is when God steps in and carries us through. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

God is the Comforter and Lover of our hearts in times of loss, pain, and uncertainty. Psalm 119:105 reminds us: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” There is absolutely nothing like the comforting peace that His Word sheds in our souls, for every tear that falls He ushers in His light and the assurance that we belong to Him and all is well. “They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.” Psalm 34:5-6.

My friends, God’s grace is sufficient… it is more than enough to lift us beyond anything we will ever face. His power sustains and keeps us in and through all things. Praise God, it is His strength that gives us comfort, joy, and peace, to make it one day at a time. “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.” Psalm 18:32.

So, if your head is hung low today, look towards the hills, from where all our help comes. There in the secret place of the Almighty, we have confidence in knowing that He is our light in the darkest hour, and He is closer than the very air that we breathe-no matter where we are, or how tough things get, we are kept safe in His presence forever!  

May God’s blessings and peace be with you all!