“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1)
There are questions we get tired of asking, but often ask repeatedly when we’re worn out. We wonder what time it is, when we’ll finally get some rest, when it all will stop, what the point is after all.
One of the best questions we can ask, especially when we’re weary, is: “where does my help come from?”
This question reminds us of something we often forget: we desperately need help. All the time. All the way.
We may feel like what we need most is sleep, quiet, a vacation, healing or something else. But in all things, we need God’s help most.
In a world of doing, remembering we need God’s help takes the pressure off. God hasn’t just come for us to sit idly by. He isn’t with us just to watch us figure it out for ourselves. God is our help!
Jesus summed it up this way, “apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
We need God’s help, and in His goodness, He offers help to us constantly.
So whatever other questions we’re asking, it’s good to keep “where does my help come from” front and center. We already know the answer, but asking us reminds us of the truth: we need to and are welcome to ask Him for help.
Help to rely on Him when we’re weary. Help when we’re too tired to know what to ask. Help to sleep. We can even ask Him for help asking Him for help!
What can you ask God for help with today?
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Ask Him for help asking Him for help! Of course … I love that!