This Psalm is Deeply Important to Me

About this sermon

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 different than we often assume. In the ancient world, the hills weren't merely beautiful. They were places of idolatry, uncertainty, and danger. The psalmist looks directly toward them and asks: Where does my help really come from? John explores what it means to live under God's watchful care, why Psalm 121 doesn't promise a life without suffering, and how this Psalm became deeply personal as he recited its final words at his father's deathbed. Whatever hills you're facing today, your help comes from the One who made them. In this episode: Psalm 121 and God's watchful care "I lift up my eyes to the hills" The high places and ancient idolatry What we're tempted to trust instead of God Nicholas Wolterstorff and Lament for a Son Why God's protection doesn't mean a pain-free life Romans 8 and God's inseparable love John Ortberg's final moments with his father Scriptures: Psalm 121 1 Kings 18 Romans 8:35–39 #Psalm121 #JohnOrtberg #Psalms #Prayer #TrustGod #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Faith #godspresence 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Two Actions for a Really Good Day 00:21 John's Most Meaningful Psalm 00:43 I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills 01:30 God Is Watching Over Your Life 02:22 Living the Watched-Over Life 02:46 What Does "Lift Up My Eyes" Mean? 03:08 The Hills & Ancient Idolatry 03:29 What Are Your Idols? 04:13 The Hills We Have to Climb 04:55 "He Will Not Let Your Foot Slip" 05:17 Nicholas Wolterstorff & Lament for a Son 05:39 The Friend Who Put Psalm 121 to Music 06:04 The God Who Never Sleeps 06:34 Living in the Shade of God 07:16 The Moon, Madness & a Sound Mind 07:40 Harm Doesn't Mean No Hurt 08:05 Nothing Can Separate You From God's Love 08:31 Psalm 121 at My Father's Deathbed 09:26 Face Your Hills & Lift Your Eyes 09:48 My Help Comes From the Lord

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