"Finding Steady Ground during a Crisis"

I lift up my eyes to the mountains-

Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber not sleep.

The LORD watches over you- the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121

Meditation:

Crisis has a way of shaking the ground beneath us. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, a frightening diagnosis, an accident, natural disaster, violence, persecution, terrorism, a season of emotional exhaustion...

We all know what it feels like to look around and wonder

where help will come from...

Psalm 121 speaks directly into that moment of uncertainty with a quiet, unshakable confidence.

The psalm opens with a simple but profound line:

“I lift up my eyes to the hills—

where does my help come from?” 

It’s the question every overwhelmed heart asks. And the answer follows immediately: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

This isn’t a poem of optimism. It’s a declaration of reality: the One who crafted galaxies is attentive to your steps, your fears, your needs...

When Life Feels Out of Control.

Crisis often makes us feel exposed or unprotected.

Psalm 121 counters that fear with a powerful promise: “He who watches over you will not slumber.”

In other words, God doesn’t take breaks. He doesn’t miss the moment when the phone rings with bad news or when anxiety keeps you awake at 3 a.m. His attention is constant, steady, and personal.

Example:

Imagine someone navigating a medical emergency with a loved one. The waiting room feels cold, the hours stretch endlessly, and every update feels like a punch to the chest...

Psalm 121 reminds them that while they wait, they are not abandoned. God is present in the uncertainty, sustaining them when their own strength runs thin.

When You’re Walking Through the Heat of Stress

The psalm continues: “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.”

This imagery speaks to the extremes—heat, cold, danger, exhaustion. Crisis seasons often feel like that: too much pressure, too many unknowns, too many emotional swings.

Example:

Think of someone facing financial collapse. Bills pile up, calls from creditors come daily, and the shame feels suffocating. Psalm 121 offers a counterweight: God shields you from being destroyed by the intensity of the moment. The crisis may be real, but it does not have the final word.

When You Fear What’s Ahead

The psalm closes with a sweeping promise: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

This is not a promise that life will be crisis-free. It’s a promise that God’s care is not seasonal. It doesn’t expire when circumstances worsen. His protection covers the journey—the parts you can see and the parts you can’t.

Example:

Someone starting over after a painful divorce may feel terrified of the future.

Psalm 121 becomes a reminder that you are not alone, God is with you every step of the way. Every new beginning is watched over. Every unknown is held by a God who sees the whole path.

How to Apply Psalm 121 in Crisis Moments

1. Pause and “lift your eyes.”

Interrupt the spiral of fear. Take a breath. Acknowledge that help comes from beyond your own strength.

2. Speak the promises out loud, or in silent pray.

There’s power in reminding yourself: God is listening. God is steady. God is near.

3. Look for small evidences of His care.

A friend’s text. A moment of calm. A solution you didn’t expect. These are not coincidences—they’re reminders.

4. Do your best and let God do the rest.

Take the next step, not all the steps at once, but one step at a time.

Psalm 121 promises God watches your “coming and going.” That means you only need to take the next faithful step. He handles the rest.

A Final Word

Psalm 121 doesn’t deny the reality of crisis. It simply reframes it. You are not navigating chaos alone. The Maker of heaven and earth is your keeper, your shade, your protector, your constant companion.

Crisis may shake you, but it cannot keep you from the One who never sleeps, never leaves, and never stops watching over your life!

Prayer:

All Powerful God, thank you for watching over us and helping us in our crises. Yours Promises are faithful. Your Love and care never fail. Every day we wake up we are blessed. Please empower, protect and lead us to continue serving you joyfully spreading the Gospel to all nations. In Jesus' name we Pray, Amen!

Jose Reyes.