Psalm 121:1

The first two verses of this Psalm are on a plaque at a viewpoint in the Lake District looking towards Derwent Water and the Lakeland Fells beyond. They often come to my mind when I am amongst mountains. When I am amongst such stunning scenery my mind naturally goes to the creator and this verse echoes that sentiment. To the Psalmist the mountains in question would have been those around Jerusalem as the pilgrims made their way towards the temple for the regular gatherings. Their eyes would be lifted up to the hills that were often positions of strength and defensible, but our eyes should be lifted even higher, to the Lord who made heaven and earth.