The Traveller’s Psalm
Travelling far from home involves some degree of risk, Psalm 121 can be used as a prayer to give comfort when travelling:
I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. (Psalm 121:1-8)
This Psalm is comforting. It speaks of both the challenges everyone will face, and also reminds those of us who trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour that no matter where we go, or what we may experience, God is always watching over us.
Life can feel like a challenging or dangerous journey, with no clear idea of what is over the hill in front of you. At times we all need help getting over the hills or mountains.
Knowing our “help comes from the Lord” gives us the faith to start climbing, because we know God is keeping a close watch and “He will not let you stumble” (when we keep our faith in Him!). We can be at peace knowing God is always with us day and night.
Does your faith give you this kind of comfort?
Do you know the One who is watching over you?
Do you have the confidence that God will help you through challenges and difficulties?
Place your faith and trust in God today and allow Him to help you to start climbing the hills and mountains in your life.
