My Help in Need

Last Thursday, two dear sisters in Christ came over to my home to pray with me. One of them read Psalm 121 before we prayed together. This particular Psalm has significant meaning to me. It's one I clung to while my husband, Rob was in Bosnia for nine months, back in 1997. It's a Psalm I prayed numerous times for Rob's protection, but also for me & my children. Since my husband wasn't physically present to be my protector, I learned to rely on Jesus as my Protector. I thank God for His reminder to me that He was our protector then and He will be again.

Those nine months while Rob was away, Jesus drew me closer to Himself. In Rob's absence, I learned a new dependence upon Jesus. He became my sweetest companion.
I can't help but think that is what He will do again not only for me - but also my family. May we know You more intimately Lord, through this time. May we gaze at You more deeply than we have before. May we depend upon You more fully, Lord Jesus. Mostly, may we love You more completely Lord, so that we may reflect Your goodness and mercy on this earth.

Psalm 121
I lift my eyes to the hills -
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip -
he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Isreal
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord watches over you -
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all harm -
he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

Thank you Lord for the comfort of knowing that you never slumber or sleep. You have your watchful eye upon me and my family - now and forevermore. Thank you for being our Helper and Protector - in our time(s) of need.