Tuesday 13th January

Quiet your heart and mind. Consider breathing deeply and exhale slowly. Listen deeply. What words of praise do you hear in your soul?

“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."

Psalm 95:2

Ponder: Sing a short song of praise. Sit quietly and let it ring on in your heart.

Scripture

I lift up my eyes to the hills—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 nor 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 121:1-2

First pray this prayer for yourself. Read it 2 more times slowly. How does it bless you or help you?

The lord our keeper

Psalm 121 is a pilgrim’s song of trust—a reminder that our security does not rest on the hills of human strength but in the unfailing presence of God. The psalmist begins with a question of dependence and ends with a declaration of assurance. The One who created the heavens and the earth is also the Guardian of every step His children take. 

“He will not let your foot slip; He who watches over you will not slumber." The image is tender yet powerful. While the world grows weary and anxious, the Lord remains ever alert. His care does not fade with time or distance. He neither overlooks our weakness nor abandons us in our trials. Day and night, His protective gaze rests upon His people. 

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life." This promise does not guarantee an absence of hardship but the continual preservation of the soul. God’s keeping power surrounds our coming and going—both now and forever. 

As we journey through today, we can overcome all uncertainties. We must fix our eyes and heart upon the Keeper who never sleeps. The Maker of heaven and earth walks beside us; His steadfast presence is our greatest help and eternal peace. 

Prayer: Lord, teach me to rest in Your unfailing protection. 

SS, BD National Director, Creative Access Country

Now ask God who you can pray this prayer for. Write out the prayer related to them. Ask God if you should send it to them.

Kids’ Question: What are some things that brought your family joy even in the face of uncertainty?