Singing the Truth Day 1

 

JULY 21, 2025

Psalm 121:1–2

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord…”


“Lord, I Need You” (Matt Maher) 

Give it a listen as you begin

When Matt Maher wrote, “Lord, I need You, oh, I need You—every hour I need You,” he wasn’t just composing lyrics; he was echoing a truth that has resonated through the hearts of believers for centuries. From the psalmist who looked to the hills, to the crowds who followed Jesus longing for healing and hope, the cry of the human heart has remained the same: We need God.

Psalm 121 begins with a glance upward, toward the mountains. Some scholars believe the psalmist might have been referencing the hills around Jerusalem, or perhaps the pagan high places where others sought help. But the psalmist’s question quickly becomes a declaration: My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The Poet doesn’t trust in the scenery or the symbols, he trusts in the Sovereign God.

In our modern world, we’re subtly taught to pride ourselves on independence. We’re told to “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps,” to take control, to be self-sufficient. But the way of the kingdom is different; dependence is not a weakness, it is actually the starting point of strength.

Jesus Himself modeled this. He often withdrew to pray. He told His disciples, “Apart from Me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). The Apostle Paul echoed this when he wrote, “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). The Biblical message is that true worship, true strength, true freedom, begins not with self-confidence, but God-confidence.

The song “Lord, I Need You” isn’t just a tune for Sunday, it really is a confession for every hour. Whether we are navigating a crisis or a setback or just the madness of ordinary life, we need God. And the beauty is, God delights in being needed. Our God is not bothered by our dependence. He welcomes it.


In what areas of your life are you relying on yourself instead of turning to God? Where might God be inviting you to release control and trust Him more deeply?


Let's Pray

Lord, I need You. 

Not just on the hard days, but every moment. 

Forgive me for the times I try to carry life on my own shoulders, forgetting that You are my help and strength. 

I lift my eyes to You today, my hope, my Redeemer, my ever-present help in time of need. Teach me to walk in humble dependence, and remind me that Your grace meets me right where I am. In every joy, every struggle, and every quiet moment, let my heart echo the song: “Oh God, how I need You.” Amen.