The Lord Will Keep You From All Harm

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 121:7-8

God watches over our going out and our coming in.

The Lord keeps me from all harm.

He watches over my life.

And my travels both now and forevermore.

Years ago Abby and I went to the fair together.

We got our picture taken in front of this tower.

So this year we did the same.

Such a beautiful day.

Shepherds Living Out in the Fields Heard About Jesus

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. — Luke 2:8-9 

The shepherds were amazed that night.

They were just doing their job, watching their sheep.

Until an angel of the Lord surprised them.

And the glory of the Lord shone around them,

They were some of the first people to hear the news of Jesus' birth,

And they celebrated!

Worshipping God's Son Jesus.

Watch Yourselves

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. — Galatians. 6:1 

Yesterday was National Pie Day.

Here's the apple pie I made for Thanksgiving.

I'll be making it again this weekend.

Just as an apple pie cooling in the window used to tempt the children walking by,

God warns us not to be tempted.

And to restore others gently when they sin.

I hope someone will do that for me when I fall into temptation.

Guard my tongue and my actions Lord, that they will please You.

Shepherds Living Out in the Fields

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  — Luke 2:8-9 

When Jesus was born, there were shepherds keeping watch over their flocks of sheep.

At night an angel of Lord appeared to them.

The glory of the Lord shone around them.

And they were afraid - terrified!

But the angel had come to tell them the good news of Jesus' birth.

And when they heard it, they got so excited that they ran off to tell others.

This is great news of tremendous joy!

We should be sharing it with our friends and neighbors, too.

My Eyes Will Watch Over Them

My eyes will watch over them for their good, and I will bring them back to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. — Jeremiah 24:6

God's eyes watch over us for our own good.

He brought His people back to their land.

God will build them up.

He will not tear them down.

The Lord will plant His people where He would like them to grow.

He will not uproot them.

The Lord Will Keep You

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 121:7-8

Coronado Beach Sunset

God will watch over my life and yours.

The Lord will watch over my coming and my going.

He will care for me and keep me from all harm.

He will watch over my life.

Both now and forevermore.

He is faithful and keeps His promises to me.

Like a Day in God's Sight

A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. — Psalm 90:4

A thousand years in God's eyes are like a day that has flown by.

He is not tied to time or space.

Rather, He is omniscient and omnipresent.

With me all the time.

Going before me like a watch in the night.

Guiding me on the path of life. 

The Lord Will Watch Over You

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. — Psalm 121:8

La Jolla YMCA Pool at Sunset

It's Friday the thirteenth!

A day for bad luck and superstitions.

But the Lord will watch over us.

As we come and go.

So we don't need to doubt or worry.

We can put superstitions behind us.

When we gaze up into the sunset,

We can be confident in His love for us.

 

The Lord Will Keep Us From Harm

The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life. — Psalm 121:7

The Lord God will keep us from all harm.

He is our guide and protector.

God watches over us throughout the day and night.

Just as He watched over the people of Israel as they traveled in the desert.

Providing them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.

Guiding them each step of the way, even when they grumbled and complained.

He guides me each step of my way, even when I grumble and complain.

Even when I ignore Him and go my own way.

He still cares for me as a loving Father.

Adopting me into His family.

Thank you, Lord!

Watch Yourselves

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. — Galatians 6:1

That's a tough thing to hear.

God asks me to watch myself so I don't get caught up in temptation.

Sometimes when I point a finger at others, I completely miss what God's calling me to change.

Other times I get so caught up in myself that I completely miss what God's direction is for my life.

Ouch!

By Your Spirit, please restore me gently, Lord.