Introduction

We know from Psalm 23 that God is always with us through the darkness and the light, always. He is the shepherd alongside us guiding us, leading us, keeping us forever. He is the maker of heaven and earth, savior and holy, keeping us. We continue to see this truth as we read in Psalm 121 today.

I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
the LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.

Such beautiful imagery. The God of the universe protects us from the sun. Protects us from evil. He knows our coming and going. He never sleeps. He is always actively looking upon you, listening, watching and acting on your behalf out of love for you! How beautiful is that? This earth will soon fade away, but as believers we are forever cared for in the arms of Jesus. Praise God! 

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41:10

Take comfort in that truth today!

Adoration

Father God, You are altogether beautiful! I can not fathom that you the God of the universe, maker of Heaven and Earth continue to care and keep us all! You are magnificent! 

Confession

“O Father, we are gathered before you, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have sinned in thought and word and deed; we have not loved you with all our heart and soul, we have not loved you with all our mind and strength; we have not even loved our neighbor as ourselves. In your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With you, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In your mercy,restore the joy of our salvation; so that we may love you with a holy love. Amen. ” – Missio Dei Confessional.

Thanksgiving

Oh Father, thank you for being so, so good to us! 

But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.  I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. -Psalm 3:3-5

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”- Hebrews 13:6

You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.-Psalm 18:35-36

Thank you God for these truths that you are our refguge in times of need. Thank you for loving us and protecting us. Thank you for dying for us when we did nothing to desrve that sacrifice. Thank you for keeping a watchful eye on us at all times.

Supplication

Local Church
Pray that your local church continues to be a light for the community, that the church shares the love of God to the ends of the earth. Pray that the local church becomes a new home for many this Easter Sunday! Pray that those within the church who are sick stay healthy.

Community

Pray for your community, that the lost are found and the found grow closer to the Lord. Pray that kindness between community members reign supreme and that peacemakers step forth to be a light for Christ in the everyday battles of darkness. Pray for finances throughout the community and those that hurt.

World
Pray for the Ukraine/Russia Conflict. Pray for softening of hearts, persevering of the saints, provisions and safety of civilians, God’s glory to be shown throughout the war. Pray that as tensions continue to grow, that communication would strengthen and compromises would be made. Pray that those displaced can return home soon. Pray for the financial consequences of war on society that God continues to meets the needs of His people. Pray for those who are hurting internationally and nationally. Pray for the missionaries carrying out the message of God.