For some reason, we feel compelled to fix situations ourselves. We look for ways to solve our own problems (oftentimes creating bigger messes in the process).

So what are we to do? The first verse of this chapter says, “I lift my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?”

In times of trouble, the first thing we should do is LIFT UP OUR EYES. Those who are downcast in spirit hang their heads in defeat. But we, the children of God, have a Heavenly Father that is never defeated. So, we should no longer hang our heads in defeat, but lift our eyes and fix them on the answer to our troubles!

Next, we should immediately RECOGNIZE our help comes from the Lord. You can do everything conceivable to fix your problems. But without God, you will inevitably fail to do the best thing. So why wait to recognize He is the first line of defense and not the last?

This is your reminder today: look up and recognize the truest and best help. You are not defeated. You’re a child of the King of Kings. Walk in His way and He will do the rest!

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬