This is the best known psalm of the songs of ascents — which the pil­grims probably sang as they made their way over the rough tracks leading up to Jerusalem to attend the great annual feasts. These words have over the years brought much comfort and help to believers in time of need. It’s often called ‘the travellers psalm’ or ‘the pilgrim’s psalm’. This article is an exposition of Psalm 121. 

Working from Psalm 121:2, this article shows what it means that God preserves our lives. Not only does God preserve and protect us here on earth, but He also preserves our life by bringing us into eternity.