Psa 54:4 - Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
- Hebrews 13:6 – “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
- Psalm 118:7 – “The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.”
- Psalm 121:1-2 – “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”
- Psalm 20:2 – “Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;”
- Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
- Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Personalizing The Above As Christian Affirmations
Psalm 54:4
- God is my helper.
- The Lord upholds my soul.
Hebrews 13:6
- The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.
- I will boldly say I fear no man.
Psalm 118:7
- The Lord takes my part.
- I will see my desires fulfilled on those who oppose me.
Psalm 121:1-2
- I will look to the hills, from where my help comes.
- My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 20:2
- May help be sent from the sanctuary.
- May I be strengthened out of Zion.
Psalm 46:1
- God is my refuge and strength.
- God is a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 28:7
- The Lord is my strength and my shield.
- My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.
- My heart greatly rejoices, and I will praise Him with my song.
We May Boldly Say, the Lord Is My Helper, and I Will Not Fear What Man Shall Do Unto Me
Hebrews 13:6 - "So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
- “So that we may boldly say”: This encourages us to speak with confidence.
- “The Lord is my helper”: This phrase identifies God as a source of support and assistance.
- “and I will not fear”: This part tells us not to be afraid.
- “what man shall do unto me”: This refers to any harm or adversity that other people might cause.
The Lord Taketh My Part with Them That Help Me
Psalm 118:7 - "The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me."
“The Lord taketh my part with them that help me”: This line tells us that God supports the speaker along with those who assist him. It shows that God is an ally to those who stand by the speaker.
“therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me”: Here, the speaker is confident that with God’s support, he will be victorious over his enemies. This part of the verse expresses a certainty of triumph over those who bear ill will towards him.
My Help Cometh from the Lord, Which Made Heaven and Earth
Psalm 121:1-2 - "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills” suggests seeking something greater than ourselves in times of need.
“from whence cometh my help” expresses an expectation of assistance coming from a high place, figuratively and literally.
“My help cometh from the Lord” is a declaration of trust in God for support and guidance.
“which made heaven and earth” acknowledges God as the almighty creator, emphasizing His ability to offer help.
Send Thee Help from the Sanctuary, and Strengthen Thee Out of Zion
Psalm 20:2 - "Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;"
“Send thee help from the sanctuary”: This part means asking for divine assistance. The sanctuary refers to a holy place, suggesting that help should come from a sacred space.
“and strengthen thee out of Zion”: To strengthen out of Zion means to give someone support or power. Zion often symbolizes the city of Jerusalem or the people of God, indicating that this support is coming from a place or community that is spiritually significant.
God Is Our Refuge and Strength, a Very Present Help in Trouble
Psalm 46:1 - "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
“God is our refuge and strength“: This means God offers us a safe place and gives us power. When we face hard times, we can rely on Him.
“a very present help in trouble”: God isn’t just around sometimes; He’s always ready to help us when we’re in trouble. This shows that God is not distant; He’s there whenever we need Him.
The Lord Is My Strength and My Shield; My Heart Trusted in Him, and I Am Helped
Psalm 28:7 - "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him."
“The Lord is my strength and my shield”: This part of the verse highlights that the speaker sees God as their source of power and protection.
“my heart trusted in him, and I am helped”: The speaker had faith in God, which led to them receiving assistance.
“therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth”: Because of this help, the speaker’s heart is filled with great joy.
“and with my song will I praise him”: The speaker pledges to sing to honor God as a form of praise.