THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL 14 JULY 2024, SUNDAY MESSAGE
TOPIC: The Hills
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 121:1-8
I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2 (NRSVUE)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
I spent many of my early years in the American Midwest. Some consider Midwestern states flyover country, but this does not accurately depict the land or its rich resources. The Midwest has beautiful prairie grasslands, abundant wildlife, meandering rivers, and fields of corn, soybeans, and wheat. In addition, the region is not all flat. There are varied and fascinating hills in the Midwest — bluffs overlooking a river, hills of tall grasses and wildflowers, sand dunes, and rugged rock formations.
Though the hills in the Midwest are not huge, each has its own richness and striking beauty. When I stand at the foot of these hills, they seem close and reachable. This reminds me that when I look to the Lord, it is like looking to the hills, for the Lord is close and within reach.
Whenever I am in need of help, I often think of the hills. I lift my eyes to the Lord and recognize that the Lord is the source of my help. No matter where we are, if we are in need, the Lord is near. We can always look up to the Lord, who watches over us.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Maker of heaven and earth, we know that our help comes from you. Watch over us and guide us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The Lord is always within reach.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who feel far from God
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