When the weight of life presses down, when shadows of doubt or fear creep in, Psalm 121 calls us to lift our eyes to the hills, where our help comes from—not from the hills themselves, but from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. This ancient song of ascent reminds us that our strength and hope rest in the One who never slumbers, never falters, and never abandons His people.

In a world that often feels unsteady, where trials test our faith and uncertainties cloud our path, the promise of Psalm 121 shines brightly: the Lord is your keeper. He stands as your shade, guarding you from harm and preserving your going out and your coming in. But this assurance is not a vague hope or a generic comfort—it is moored in the cross of Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Christ has secured your salvation, defeating sin and death forever. He is the living proof that God’s watchful care never fails.

When you feel overwhelmed, remember that your help comes from the One who created all things and redeemed you by His blood. Christ Himself intercedes for you, ensuring that nothing can separate you from God’s love. Your struggles are not a sign of God’s absence but an invitation to trust Him more deeply. He is not asleep. He is not distracted. He is actively sustaining you, even when you cannot see the way ahead.

So, lift your eyes. The problems of life may loom large, but your Savior is greater. He walks with you through every valley, and His grace is sufficient for each step. Your life is held in His hands, and He will keep you, now and forevermore.

Rest in this truth: the God who made the heavens and earth, who gave His Son for you, will never let you go. In Christ, you are safe. You are loved. And you are kept—today, tomorrow, and unto eternal life.

Prayer — O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

In Christ’s service,

Rev. Brian K. Thieme
Former Second Vice President
Missouri District