Devotional

A truth to carry

Where do your eyes go when anxiety rises? Perhaps they go to the screen, the bank account, the calendar, the face of someone you love, or the memory of what went wrong before. These places may contain information, but they cannot bear the full weight of your hope. The psalmist lifts his eyes. This is a physical image of a spiritual decision. He looks beyond immediate circumstances and remembers the Maker of heaven and earth. The God who made all things is not diminished by the size of the problem in front of you. Lifting your eyes does not mean refusing to see what is on the ground. You still take the practical steps that love and wisdom require. But you take them as someone who has help. You are not the only one responsible for holding the world together. In anxious moments, your body may naturally fold inward. Your eyes may lower, your shoulders tighten, and your attention narrow. Try a gentle physical reminder today: look out a window, lift your chin, or step outside for a moment. Let the movement become a prayer: “My help comes from the Lord.” Praise turns this truth from an idea into a response. You name the God who made heaven and earth as your helper. Your need does not disqualify you from worship. It gives worship a real and personal voice.