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We are continuing our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we will upload a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you will find them helpful and that they bring hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Read Psalm 120  Listen to Psalm 120 We’ve made it out of 119! Psalm 120 is the first of fifteen “Songs of Ascent.” These psalms were written to be sung by those ascending Mount Zion for annual feasts. I think that’s good context when we consider what the songs of ascent are doing. They articulate something of what it means to climb a mountain, whilst speaking to what it means to be a disciple. When you are climbing a mountain times are often difficult, it can be exhausting and there can be moments you want to give up. Psalm 120 calls to the Lord asking for peace and deliverance from lying lips. When you place that request alongside the process of climbing we see in practice the physical action of movement towards God and away from war and lies. Part of discipleship in recognising our own role in moving towards God as we ask and seek for a world that is at peace. Ascending is hard but worth it! Lord, help me to move towards you as I seek for your work in the world.