On a recent prayer hike I was reminded of how quickly I put my trust in things that take great effort though are inferior.
As I read Psalm 121 in reflection that day and lifted “my eyes up to the mountains” (vs 1) to remember where my help came from, I came upon this pile of stones. In this isolated spot, it was obvious that gathering this significant of a pile of large stones took some time. However when compared with the hill I stood on, the pile was tiny.
As I considered this image I was reminded of things that I tend to put my hope in: work, family, intelligence, etc. – things that build up with significant effort. The Psalm reminded me that our hope is in the “Lord the maker of Heaven and Earth” (vs 2) and that he is active in watching over us. That day, as I am called today, is to put my trust in Him.