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Psalm 121

June 5, 2022 • Ben Potloff

Psalm 121 | Ben Potloff | "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord" (Psalm 121:1-2a). This psalm comes not in the form of a prayer but as a testimony and declaration of who God is and what he does. Be encouraged! The God who created the universe, who doesn't even need sleep, will keep you! Here, we see that...

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