Pondering the Prepositions: Over

A Moment of Hope · Oct 9, 2025 · 4m

by David Chadwick

This week, we are looking at how something as simple as an English preposition is a powerful tool when it comes to explaining the nature and character of God. These tiny little worlds that we use so often can also give us strategies for how to pray.

Here is the next preposition to ponder: over.

The sovereign Almighty God of the universe is watching OVER us. In some translations of Psalm 121:5, God's Word says that the Lord watches OVER us. Psalm 121:8 goes on to say, "The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." God never…