Word-Filled-Wednesday

Psalm 121

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.


Word-Filled-Wednesday is hosted by the lovely Amydeanne at The 160 Acre Woods. This week, we're meeting at Critty Joy. Please join us!




Hey, Wait a Minute

In her fantastic Bible study, "Stepping Up" Beth Moore expounds on this beloved Psalm of Ascent. She writes, "Wait a minute. What about times when our feet have slipped? Times we have been hurt on our journey? Where was God then? Did he promise something to Israel He did not promise to us? Not on your life... God always protects his children. Yes, often from the physical threats of the world around us, but always in the sunseen realm where demons hiss and the gates of hell quake. Our feet do not slip in a world so real, so vivid, that ours is a shadow by comparison. The Lord lets no harm befall us in the world where the truest threats lie.

In Matthew 10:28 Christ said, 'Don't fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul.' (HCSB) I'm human just like you, and these words can seem like small consolation as we travel this dangerous turf. But when our eyes are truly opened and we see all the ways hell rose against us, the Devil wanted us, and God has us in the shadow of his wings, we will drop on our knees and worship the Maker of heaven and earth."

Reflection on Depression

We all have bad days. Sometimes we feel out-of-sorts because we're hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. (H.A.L.T!) Caring for our basic physical needs can do wonders to brighten a gloomy mood. Meditating on Scripture is also a sure way to transform an off-day. King David, the author of so many beautiful Psalms, certainly experienced his fair share of the blues. His remedy was to write about the mercies and glory of God.

Once-a-Month Scripture Memory Challenge

I've decided to tuck these verses away for the future. I know I'll need them in the days ahead. Would you like to participate in this month's Scripture Memory Challenge with me? You can select your own verses, or you can join me in memorizing this psalm. God bless you in your study of His Word.

YouTube Video Clip

Music is a wonderful aid to memory work. My sweet bloggy friend Roo at It's True Sighed Roo steered me in the direction of the clip below. (Thanks!) Sung by Brian Doerkson it's called, "I Will Lift Up My Eyes." I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch and listen. (3:57 mins.)

Related: 1. Are You Singing The Blues? at Chrysalis
2. Memory Monday at A Pair of Bartletts


Which memory verse are you currently working on?


Photo: The Negev in Israel by StellasMom (Flickr) & Beth Moore by Christianbook.com

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