Psalms 120-121 - Safe In His Hands

1 A song for going up to worship.

When I was in trouble, I cried out to the Lord,
and he answered me.
Psalms 120:1 (GW)

1 A song for going up to worship.

I look up toward the mountains.
Where can I find help?

2 My help comes from the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let you fall.
Your guardian will not fall asleep.

4 Indeed, the Guardian of Israel never rests or sleeps.

5 The Lord is your guardian.
The Lord is the shade over your right hand.

6 The sun will not beat down on you during the day,
nor will the moon at night.

7 The Lord guards you from every evil.
He guards your life.

8 The Lord guards you as you come and go,
now and forever.
Psalms 121:1-8 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Psalm 121 is a chapter I have memorized (King James version) as somebody had put those verses into music to be sung. In times when I felt helpless, I would remember this Psalm and sang it to encourage myself. Yes, surely my God does not sleep at all. He watches over me day and night. I am safe in His hands.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for watching over me day and night. Thank You that I need not fear anything or anyone when I walk with You.
Praise You! Amen.

Psalms 91 and 92 - My Invisible Shelter

1 Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High
will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord,
“{You are} my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
Psalms 91:1-2 (GW)

14 Because you love me, I will rescue you.
I will protect you because you know my name.
15 When you call to me, I will answer you.
I will be with you when you are in trouble.
I will save you and honor you.
16 I will satisfy you with a long life.
I will show you how I will save you.
Psalms 91:14-16 (GW)

12 Righteous people flourish like palm trees
and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon.
13 They are planted in the Lord's house.
They blossom in our God's courtyards.
14 Even when they are old, they still bear fruit.
They are always healthy and fresh.
15 They make it known that the Lord is decent.
He is my rock.
He is never unfair.
Psalms 92:12-15 (GW)

Reflection of B:

I like the above Psalms as they give me so much assurance and comfort that when we live under the shelter of the almighty God, He will keeps us from harms.

When we love and know God personally, He will....

• rescue us,
• answer our calls,
• honour us,
• give us long life, and
• make us flourish and bear fruit even when we are old

Yes, I need such a reminder in my stressful work to call upon my God.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me of Your word tonight that I should come under Your shadow and take cover from the stress of work. I pray that You will give me strength to do more than I normally could and help me not feel weary. I trust in Your unfailing love Lord.
In Your most wonderful name I pray. Amen.

Psalms 67 and 68 - God of Victories

20 Our God is the God of victories.
The Almighty Lord is our escape from death.
Psalms 68:20 (GW)

Reflection of B:

These two Psalms are praises and thanksgiving by King David to God. God had led him to victories and helped him escape death many times.

We don't have to wait for big happenings to thank God. We can thank Him for seeing us through yet another day. He is great!



Dear Lord,
Thank You for being my victor and salvation. Thank You that I am always safe in Your arms. Praise You!
Amen.

Psalms 61 - My Rock and Strength

2 From the ends of the earth, I call to you
when I begin to lose heart.
Lead me to the rock that is high above me.
3 You have been my refuge,
a tower of strength against the enemy.
4 I would like to be a guest in your tent forever
and to take refuge under the protection of your wings.
Psalms 61:2-4 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Just like for King David, God has always been "the rock that is high above me" and "a tower of strength" to me in all my trials of life. Without Him I would have been gone long ago. I feel safe under the protection of His wings.

Dear Lord,
Thank You so much for being my rock and my strength all these years. Thank You for keeping me under Your wings when dangers and storms of life swept through me. Thank You for loving me as I am.
Amen.

Psalms 17 - He Keeps My Steps

3 You have probed my heart.
You have confronted me at night.
You have tested me like silver,
but you found nothing wrong.
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4 I have avoided cruelty because of your word.
In spite of what others have done,
5 my steps have remained firmly in your paths.
My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 17:3-5 (GW)

Reflection of B:


Dear Lord,
You have searched my heart too. You have tried and test me in many ways too. Thank You for keeping me from falling and failing Your test. Thank You for rescuing me from from the snare of the wicked one and keeping my steps firm in You.
Thank You for everything in Jesus' name. Amen.

Psalms 10 and 11 - God Watches Over His People

12 Arise, O Lord!
Lift your hand, O God.
Do not forget oppressed people!
Psalms 10:12 (GW)

4 The Lord is in his holy temple.
The Lord's throne is in heaven.
His eyes see.
They examine Adam's descendants.
Psalms 11:4 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Tonight's passage again reminds me of the 2 Korean Christians who were killed by the Telebans terrorists, and another 21 still under hostage. Their lives are in danger of death any moment. Yet we are reminded that God did not forget his people who are oppressed. He watches from heaven and see the wickedness of the terrorists and the suffering of his children. Is He slow to save His children? No, He examines them and know when to act.


Dear Lord,
I pray that Your words will ring in the heart of my brothers and sisters who are under hostage now. I pray that You will stretch out Your mighty hands towards themas You see their sufferings. I pray that the wicked ones will surrender and let Your people go,as in the days of Moses. I pray that Your love and grace be upon Your children now.
In Jesus' name I ask and plea. Amen.