Lord, Be My Help—Preserve My Going Out and Coming In | Morning Prayer

Before we pray, I'd like to share a short message with you, and then we'll pray together. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you desperately needed help? Maybe there was a time when you had nowhere to stay and you needed someone to open their doors for you.

Or maybe you were struggling financially, hoping for a miracle, praying that someone would lend you a helping hand. Perhaps you felt lost, confused, in need of guidance, support, or someone to stand by your side while you walked through a season of hardship. At some point in life, we all find ourselves needing help; no one is exempt.

Even the strongest, most independent person will one day face a battle they cannot fight alone. You might be struggling to raise a child and wondering if you have the strength to keep going. You might be facing a painful loss, carrying grief so heavy that it makes each day feel unbearable.

You might be caught in a battle within yourself—a spiritual struggle, a war against fears, doubts, temptations, or sins that feel too strong to break free from. And here's something else we all know: human help has limits. Sometimes when people help, it comes with conditions; maybe they expect something in return, even if they don't say it out loud.

Maybe they remind you of their kindness later, subtly making sure you don't forget what they've done for you. And even when help is given sincerely, human strength has its limits. People get tired.

People change their minds. People may intend to be there for you, but life happens, and they may not always follow through. But I have good news for you.

There is a God in heaven who offers help freely, without conditions, without keeping score. He doesn't hold His kindness over your head. He doesn't remind you of how much He has done for you, expecting you to pay Him back.

He helps because He loves you, purely and unconditionally. King David understood this when he wrote in Psalm 121, "I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

" Imagine that! The same God who spoke the universe into existence, the one who shaped the mountains, filled the oceans, and placed the stars in the sky—that same God is your helper. He sees you.

He knows your struggles, and He delights in saving you. He strengthens you when you are weak; He lifts you up when you have fallen. Zephaniah 3:17 beautifully declares this truth: "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exalt over you with loud singing.

" Think about that! God doesn't just save you; He rejoices over you. His love is not passive; it is active, passionate, and deeply personal.

He sings over you with joy just as a loving parent sings over their child, comforting them, protecting them, and reminding them that they are safe. So, whenever you are in need, no matter what it is, look to Jesus. If you feel like you're in a battle, remember that the Lord commands an army of angels to fight for you.

You are never alone in your struggles. If you are weary, if life has drained every ounce of strength from you, Jesus has already promised to send the Holy Spirit to be your comforter, your helper, your guide. Jesus Himself said in John 14:26, "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

" You don't have to carry your burdens alone; you don't have to figure everything out on your own. God is not a distant observer; He is your ever-present help in times of need. Psalm 121 repeats the word "preserve" three times, emphasizing that God is not just a temporary rescuer; He is your eternal protector.

"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul; the Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in. " To preserve means to guard, to sustain, to maintain. It means that no matter where you are or what you are going through, God is watching over you.

He is your keeper. He is your refuge. He is the one who sees what you cannot see and protects you from dangers you don't even know exist.

So, never forget this: whenever you need help, look to Jesus. People may fail you; friends may disappoint you; even those with the best intentions may not always be there when you need them most. But God is not like people.

His love is unfailing; His help is sure; His arms are always open, and His power has no limits. Whatever you need today, lift your eyes to Him; He will never fail you. Now, let's take a moment to pray together.

Dear Lord, You are mighty and You are full of love. Your faithfulness has never failed me, not once. Even in the moments when I could not see Your hand, You were working behind the scenes, making a way for me, protecting me, and surrounding me with Your grace.

Lord, You are my provider; every good thing in my life has come from You. You have supplied my needs, sustained me in my weakness, and carried me through seasons when I didn't know how I would make it. You have been my shelter when the storms of life threatened to overtake me and my rock when everything around me felt unstable.

Thank You, Lord, for always being there for me. Thank You for every time You came to my rescue, even when I was unaware. Thank You for protecting me from.

. . Dangers I never even saw, for shielding me from harm; for lifting me up when I was sinking.

You have guided my steps, led me through dark valleys, and held me close when I felt lost. Even in my weakest moments, when fear whispered lies into my heart, you were there, reminding me that I am not alone. Your word is my anchor, my source of peace; it declares that you will keep me safe from harm, that you will shield me from loneliness, from fear, from evil, and from every weapon formed against me.

I rest in the truth that nothing can touch me unless it first passes through you, because you are my defender, my protector, my ever-present help. You are my covering, my shield, my fortress. You surround me with your unfailing love, and I am safe in you.

Jesus, you are my hiding place. When the weight of the world feels too heavy to bear, I run to you. When I feel weak, you are my strength; when I feel lost, you are my guide.

When my heart is troubled, you are my peace. I trust you with everything: my life, my future, my family, my dreams. I know that you will never leave me nor forsake me, and that brings me comfort beyond words.

Lord, even though my struggles may not look like the great battles written in scripture, I know that I need you just as much. I may not be facing a den of lions like Daniel, but I still need your protection every time I step outside my home. I may not be standing before the Red Sea like Moses, but I still need you to make a way for me when life feels impossible.

I may not be fighting giants like David, but I still need your strength to overcome the battles I face every day: battles of doubt, fear, discouragement, and uncertainty. So, Lord, I come before you today asking for your divine help. Shield me from harm; guard my heart from bitterness, my mind from worry, and my spirit from despair.

Lead me along the right path, and when I face difficulties, remind me that I am never alone. You are with me; you go before me and stand beside me. You walk behind me, ensuring that I am never unprotected.

I know that life will not always be easy. I am not promised a journey free of struggles, but I am promised this: my help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, and that is enough. Jesus, I ask you to walk with me every step of the way.

Drw me closer to you so that I may never be distracted by the things of this world. Be the shade at my right hand, keeping me from harm and shielding me from anything that would threaten to steal my joy. Protect me from sickness, from accidents, from evil, from the plans of the enemy.

But more than anything, Lord, protect my soul. Keep me from falling into doubt; keep me from being led astray by lies; keep me from anything that could pull me away from you. Jesus, you are my keeper, the one who watches over me and my loved ones, whether I am coming in or going out, resting or working.

I trust that I am under your divine care, covered by your mighty hand. Father, I place my trust in you. When life gets hard, help me to stand firm.

When fear tries to take hold of me, help me to remain unshaken. I glorify you, Lord. I honor you; I lift your name high because you are worthy of all my praise.

Thank you for preserving me, for keeping me, for holding me in your hands. You are my help, my hope, my savior, and I will never stop trusting in you. And so, I pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Amen. If this prayer has touched your heart, please type "Amen" as a sign of faith. I pray that every blessing in this prayer is now upon you in the name of Jesus, and if you need a special prayer, feel free to let us know in the comments.

We would be honored to pray for you. May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.