AI OVERVIEW: Two actions will make today blessed: God watches over your life, and you lift your eyes to the Lord. Lifting the eyes means directing our thoughts toward the source of help, not toward the hills—those high places symbolize idols and danger where false security can be found. The psalm promises ongoing care from the Creator who does not slumber and who protects from day and night, though it does not promise a pain-free life; harm may come, but nothing can separate you from God's love. A personal example is given of reciting the psalm at a father’s deathbed, illustrating how trust in God's watchful care can shape even the final moments of life.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: YouTube Description: --- What are you looking to for help today? In this reflection on Psalm 121, John Ortberg explores two simple actions that can make today a blessed day: God watches over us. We lift our eyes toward Him. But "I lift up my eyes to the hills" may mean something...
