We lived in Nepal for eight years. Friends would come all the way there from time to time. Most people wanted to see the Himalayas. So we would take them up to the roof and they would look to the north. Many were initially disappointed that they couldn’t see the mountains. However, we would tell them that they were not looking high enough. They had to look above the clouds to see mountains. Sure enough, when they looked above the clouds, the Himalayas were as beautiful as they had thought that they would be.
I often have a similar problem when faced with difficulties. I keep looking at the trouble and can’t find my way out. As I look at the problem, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
The Bible gives me the solution when it says, “I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. ” (Psalm 121:1-2) When I have difficulties, I need to look higher. I need to look to the Lord for my help.
Reluctant Retiree 