First and Second

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... Read more

“…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... Read more

“…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... Read more

“…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... Read more

“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... Read more

“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... Read more

“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... Read more

“…indeed, he who watches over Israel  will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) While Psalm was sung to worship God, it also comes from God. All of God’s Word is God-breathed! And all throughout the... Read more

“…indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) We do not always feel worthy of worshiping God, particularly when we might be grumpy, bleary-eyed, or a little incoherent. But the... Read more