Psalm 125:1-2 (NIV)
1 Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.
Mountains can’t be moved (Eh, for the most part. Matthew 17:20.). As this verse and I have been keeping each other company these past few days, God has been showing me how mountains can be strategically placed in our lives to offer us the same protection and stability hinted at in this psalm.
Jacksonville has no mountains. It probably won’t ever have mountains. I bet Mountain City, TN has mountains. 
Unlike cities, however, we can do something about getting mountains. In particular, God has really been nudging me towards the fellowship mountain. I need to be less of a loner and more of a socialite.
Paris Hilton watch out! There’s a new kid on the block.
If we can answer the question: what things will provide me the protection and stability of God? then we know where we need to go to surround ourselves with mountains.
This is what those verses have been speaking to me. It’s behind these mountains where God is with us “now and forevermore.” Where we find ourselves unshakable when all the hustle and bustle of city life take up all our time.
So the answer to the question? These are the mountains I’m trying to surround myself with.
- Hanging out with solid friends
- Praying more for others and less for myself
- Digging deeper into the Word
- Giving God some private worship time
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