“The Lord will keep you from all harm—  he will watch over your life…” Psalm 121:7 Exhaustion is a form of harm, isn’t it? It certainly tends to carry with it physical harm, like headaches. And emotional harm, since we struggle more with patience, peace and joy when we’re tired. Also, relational harm sometimes because…

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—  he will watch over your life…” Psalm 121:7 It can feel like we’re losing our grip when we’re weary. Sometimes, we actually are. Tired hands can tremble and fingers can forget to hold on. We know what it’s like to not be able to keep a firm…

Dear Lord, Whether we feel seen or unseen by other people, we rest in the truth that you are always with us, always watching over us, always protecting us from the gravest danger: separation from you. The world is wearing us out, Lord, so we cast our cares, worries and fears on you—one by one,…

“…the sun will not harm you by day,  nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:6) Some of our challenges are hard to define. Some seem resolved only to come up again. Some are unlikely to resolve in this lifetime. Thankfully, whatever we’re facing, God’s care for us is comprehensive. C.H. Spurgeon, reflecting on Psalm 121:6,…

“…the sun will not harm you by day,  nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:6) Being scared of the dark is common, and not just among children. Even adults safe in their own homes can get nervous in the dark. The dark of night reminds us how much is unknown to us, and can send…

“…the sun will not harm you by day,  nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:6) Building on the image of God watching over us and renewing us as the shade at our right hand, Psalm 121:6 reassures us the sun will not harm us by day. Since most of us probably aren’t particularly at risk…

“The Lord watches over you—  the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) A little reprieve can make a big difference. When you’re in a time of tiredness, anything that takes the edge off is welcome. Less noise, less light, getting to close your eyes, having what you need within reach so…

“The Lord watches over you—  the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) Obeying God means persevering in faithfulness even when we’re struggling. Even when we don’t have much energy. Even when we’re scaling back on our to-do lists. Even when it would seem understandable for us to forget about God to…

“The Lord watches over you—  the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) Usually, when we’re in times of tiredness, we don’t have the option to just stop living our regular lives until our energy returns. Life continues, with all its demands and opportunities. We have to keep going. We have to…