Where do we look for help? In most situations, where do you turn for help? Psalm 121 begins by asking where we look for help and then affirming our protection, our keeper and watcher is God alone.
If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.
In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!
We've been praying through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible within Book 5 (Psalms 107-150). Today we start the Songs of Ascent, the collection of short pilgrim songs for those going up to the temple and we'll listen to Psalm 121.
The word shamar is repeated 6 times in these 8 verses, and it emphasizes the fact that God watches over us, keeps us and protects us.
What truth do you need to repeat or demonstrate today?
We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.
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