Pilgrim Songs of Ascents
The Fifth book of Psalms (107-150)
is similar to Deut being praise and
thanksgiving for God and his Word.
And Ps120-134 are Songs of Ascents
sung by pilgrims on way to Jerusalem
or while ascending Mount Zion.
These psalms will also concern
people who are in journey:
peace (120, 122); help (121).
protection (125, 127) and
provision (123, 124, 126, 127).
Lord, thank You for the psalms of
ascents and Your Word of blessing
to those who meditate on them.
Help us and meet our needs
as we Call on You Lord in Prayer.
For our Help Comes From You;
our true Security Is In You; and
we are Dependent On You. Amen.
Lord, our Help comes from You:
I look up to the mountains,
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens & the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will
not sleep. The Lord is your keeper…
The Lord shall preserve u from evil.
The Lord shall preserve your going
out and coming in (Ps 121:1-3, 5-8).
Lord, my help comes from You,
who made the earth! Because
You hold me, I’ll not stumble & fall.
Because You Lord watch over me,
I’ll not fear for U care for me. Amen.
Lord, our Security is in You:
Those who trust in the Lord
are as secure as Mount Zion;
they will not be defeated but
will endure forever. Just as
the mountains surround and
protect Jerusalem, so the Lord
surrounds & protects his people,
both now & forever (Psa 125:1-2).
Lord, I put my trust in You today.
You are my security & protection,
my fortress and my hiding place
And I praise You! When troubles
multiply, help me to remember
that You are ever Faithful,
that You will never change,
that You surround & protect me,
both now and forever. Amen.
Lord, we are Dependent on You:
Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of builders is useless.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do
no good. It is useless for you to
work so hard, anxiously working
for food to eat; for God gives rest
to his loved ones (Psa 127:1-2).
Lord, I acknowledge that without
dependence and trust in You, all
my work is in vain & effort wasted
I need You to be the foundation
of my life, family and provision
so that the work of my hands
will bear fruit that honours You.
Then I will be able to enjoy
the rest that You give. Amen.