Look for God's Help

Scripture:
I will lift up my eyes to the hills,
    from where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
    who made heaven and earth
Psalms 121:1-2

Observation: At the most basic level of faith, the psalmist knows that the Lord God is his aid. When in need of help, one needs only to look to the Lord, as evidenced by his amazing and mighty creation. The God who made the universe is certainly sufficient enough to help us.

Application: I spent two hours laying awake last night, alternately worried and angry about one specific issue. I twice rose from bed to take action, and twice decided to wait until morning. I now see the real mistake I have made. I do not trust God.

I believe that the actions of man - specifically, my actions - are needed to produce a result. That just isn't the case. My faith is needed, and that is all. If I will only trust in the Lord, and look to him, he is absolutely sufficient. He has his hand on this situation - he holds me, my family, and everyone in his hands. My worry at night only served two purposes ... it made me tired, and it demonstrated to God that my lack of faith is so extreme I am more likely to harm my wellbeing than to pray.

I do look to the mountains, and seek the help of the Lord, the maker of universe. He is my strong tower, my refuge, and my hope. I place my faith in him alone - not in myself, and not in this world - and will not be afraid.

Prayer: Lord, you know my prayer this morning. Please guide the lives of my family and my children. Especially my children - Garrett and Kayla are two amazing souls you only granted into our care for a short time. I know that our job was simply to ensure they returned to you. Please make that so, and guide them in their lives in a manner whereby they will walk in your ways and on your path for all the lives, and all eternity. Amen.