My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

A Bible affirmation for hard times, rooted in Psalm 121:1-2.

A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1-2 · BSB

Reflection

Pilgrims sang this psalm on the road up to Jerusalem, through hill country that could be dangerous. Looking at the hills raised the question: where does my help come from? The answer was higher than the hills.

A prayer

Lord, I'm lifting my eyes to You. Be my help today.

More verses for hard times

This is hard, but God is holding me up. Isaiah 41:10 This hard season is building something in me that will last. Romans 5:3-5 I'm not alone in what I'm carrying today. Psalm 34:18 I don't have to be strong for Jesus. I can come as I am. Matthew 11:28 This trouble is real, but it isn't forever. 2 Corinthians 4:17 Jesus has overcome the world, so I can take heart. John 16:33 This suffering is for a little while. God will restore me. 1 Peter 5:10 This trial is building perseverance in me. James 1:2-4 What I'm going through now can't compare to what God has ahead. Romans 8:18 God is good, and He's my stronghold on this hard day. Nahum 1:7 What was meant to harm me, God can use for good. Genesis 50:20

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