Ushering out 2025 and welcoming in 2026 may bring mixed emotions. The beginning of a new year often does. Hope, uncertainty, and resolve just to name a few. Turning the calendar always gets us thinking, and we may be whispering to ourselves: “What if we need help? Where is it found?”

If this is your question today, the Bible helps answer.

“I lift my eyes up to the mountains –
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the maker of Heaven and earth.”

The Psalmist offers great encouragement in these words.

“I lift my eyes.” – Choosing Where to Look

As we start 2026, goals, plans, finances, health, and world events are all battling for the spotlight. Each creates an emotional roller coaster, but Psalm 121 challenges us to make the Lord our focal point.

The Psalmist says, “I lift my eyes.” By lifting his eyes, the Psalmist shows he was intentional in placing his focus on the Lord. This is no accident. Amid everything clamoring for attention, the Psalmist chooses to focus on the Lord.

Lifting our eyes is an act of faith. It is choosing to start 2026 with peace and stability rather than anxiety and uncertainty. Where we focus determines how we start the year.

“Where does our help come from?” – An Honest Question

A new year often exposes our struggles and challenges. The goals we have and difficulties we face may require help. The world events of which we have no control may cause angst. The result is our cry for help. An honest, open request answered in Psalm 121.

“My help comes from the Lord.” – A Confident Answer

The Psalmist answers his own cry for help with assurance. “Where does my help come from?” he asks, and immediately responds, “My help comes from the Lord.” There’s no doubt in this response. It is fully confident. The Psalmist knows the Lord is going to help him.

The same is true for us. Help is present, tailored to our needs.

Think back. How has the Lord helped you in 2025. If he helped you then, he will certainly help you in 2026. We can walk into the new year with confidence. Our help comes from the Lord.

“Maker of Heaven and earth.” – Power Behind the Promise

Notice the last phrase of our passage; “the maker of Heaven and earth.” The Lord, who helps us, is also the creator of the universe. Nothing in the coming year will be beyond his authority and awareness. If he hung the stars in the sky and birthed the universe, the Lord can certainly sustain us in the coming days. Allow this truth to anchor your hope in overwhelming circumstances.

Walking Into the New Year with Lifted Eyes

Psalm 121 reminds us we do not have to face 2026 alone. We may not have all the answers, or know everything that is going to happen, but we have assurance of help. The Lord will help us, so make a daily choice to lift your eyes. The Lord has helped us before, and he will help us again!