Morning Prayer: My Help Comes from the Lord – Psalm 121:1–2
Introduction
Some mornings meet us with the reminder that we can’t do it all on our own. The climb feels steep, the tasks too many, the strength too little. Psalm 121 speaks directly to that feeling: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?” Morning prayer rooted in this psalm reminds us that our help doesn’t come from the horizon but from the Lord who made it.
This prayer is for those beginning the day with heavy hearts or full schedules, for those needing strength beyond their own. Before the day gets away from you, pause and look up—the same God who shaped the mountains is shaping this day for you.
Scripture
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
— Psalm 121:1–2 (NRSV)
Reflection
Psalm 121 is both question and confession. It begins with uncertainty but ends with assurance. The psalmist looks up, not in fear, but in faith. The One who created heaven and earth is not far away—He watches, keeps, and sustains us through every moment.
Morning prayer teaches us to lift our eyes when life feels too big to manage. The help we need doesn’t always arrive as instant solutions but as quiet strength, patience, and perspective. God’s help is not just for emergencies; it’s for every ordinary moment where we feel stretched thin.
If today feels like a climb, remember that you’re not walking it alone. God’s help is closer than you think.
A Morning Prayer: My Help Comes from the Lord
Maker of heaven and earth, I lift my eyes to you this morning. {pause}
Give me strength where I feel weak and courage where I feel afraid. {pause}
Remind me that your help is constant and your love unshakable. {pause}
Watch over my steps and guide me through this day. {pause}
You are my help and my hope—always. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for helping me every day. {pause}
When I’m worried or tired, remind me that you’re with me. {pause}
Help me to be strong, kind, and brave. {pause}
Thank you for watching over me and everyone I love. Amen. {pause}
