I’ve enjoyed a great deal of help in my life—parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, mentors, bosses, co-workers, spouse, authors dead and alive, pastors, friends, and on and on. It’s humbling to think back on the many people who’ve been a source of encouragement, learning and growth.

Each one of us tells a similar story. It’s good to remember that all the hands-up we receive in life originate in the Lord. David wrote: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

You and I can personalize this in our own way—My help is in the name of the Lord.

My help as I rise in the morning.

My help in my marriage.

My help in my family.

My help in my relationships, both easy and challenging.

My help in my career.

My help in my finances.

My help in encouraging others to walk with the Lord.

My help in eating right.

My help in exercise.

My help in turning off and avoiding social media.

My help in navigating my news feed.

My help in loving those who appear unlovable.

My help in the day-to-day.

My help when my head hits the pillow.

Pause a moment and ponder—who is the source of my help? My help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 124

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