Look Up

By Paula Williamson guest writer

Sometimes everywhere we go people are talking about hardships, negative world circumstances, the latest conspiracy theory, or words that spiral downward. It can feel like discouragement is everywhere.

But there is a place you can go where everything shifts into an upward spiral.

It Is Written:

PSALM 91:10 -16 No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent. 11 For He will command His angels in regard to you, to protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service]. 12 They will lift you up in their hands, so that you do not [even] strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread upon the lion and cobra; The young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. 14 “Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never]. 15 “He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 16 “With a long life I will satisfy him, and I will let him see My salvation.”

Change Your News Source

Psalm 91 tells us that when we dwell in the secret place of the Most High, we rest under the shadow of the Almighty. He becomes our refuge, our fortress—our God in whom we trust.

When we step away from the constant noise of the world and step into God’s presence, our perspective changes. Fear begins to fade, hope rises, and our hearts remember that we are not alone.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the promises in Your Word. Thank You that You command Your angels concerning me. Thank You that You hear when I call and that You are with me when I am in trouble. Thank You that You promise to rescue me and satisfy me with a long life where I see Your salvation. In You my heart confidently trusts.

Takeaway

There is a place of peace, encouragement, and safety.

When the world feels heavy, change your focus upward and step into the presence of the Most High.