“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 entitled “I Look to You,” sung by the late Whitney Houston. A line from the lyrics state “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 state “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.”

Every child of God has peace in knowing that our steps are ordered by the Lord. He orchestrates the circumstances in our lives that ultimately lead to His glory and our good. We simply must let go of our cares and concerns and allow Him to lead us along this life’s journey. It is easy to travel along the path when things are great and go in our favor; but when the trials come, we must be able to hold on to something far greater than ourselves; 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

He is a comforter to the heart in loss, pain, and indecision. Psalm 119:105 reigns ever so true “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 that we will ever encounter; we are sustained and kept by His power, and praise God, that His strength enables us to live in joy and peace one day at time. So, though your head may be hung low today… hold your head up and look towards the hills; God is our light in the darkness and closer than the very air that we breathe!

Blessings and peace be with you all!