S – I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? 

² My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalms 121:1–2 CSB

O – Commentary:

The mountains were known for their idolatrous worship (Deut 12:2), and Israel was enticed to the hilltop shrines (Hos 4:13). This verse can be understood as a rhetorical question expecting a negative answer: The gods of the hilltop shrines cannot rescue anyone. Others understand the mountains to be a symbol of the Lord’s strength (95:4). In that case, the question would be interpreted literally (Where does my help come from?), with the answer given in the next verse.

 New Living Translation Study Bible

A—It is easy for us to put our “trust” in something other than God. It could be our job, title, position, relationship, or accomplishment.  When we know the Lord, we recognize He is the one thing that doesn’t change.  From creation til today, He is over all and ready to do life with us.

R – Heavenly Father, we surrender and worship you today.  We invite you into all that we face today.  We will not put our trust in anything else.  Knowing that you love and care for us, we can confidently step toward you.