by Dr. Shelbi Cullen
Often when counselees succumb to fear and doubt over troubling circumstances, they allow it to rule the day and consequently feel helpless and hopeless. So where should their help come from when they feel all hope is gone? Where can they turn when their suffering seems ever-present?
The Psalmist in Psalm 121 asks the same question, “Where does my help come from?” As you open to Psalm 121, allow the 3-R’s to guide you. Help your counselee fix their gaze upon God, an Ever-Present Help in times of trial.
Reverence:
What does the Psalmist say about God?
First, he says his help comes from God who has made heaven and earth (v. 2). Contemplate that! God created the whole universe out of nothing by His Word (Gen. 1:1-3; Heb. 11:3), which He continues to uphold to this day (Col. 1:17).
Second, the Psalmist says his help comes from God who will not allow his foot to slip, and who does not slumber (v. 3-4). As trouble comes along, God is always watching over him.
Third, his help comes from God his Keeper; His shade is on His right hand (5-6). God is his protector. God’s nearness
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