What if …

Psalm 124 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 What if the Lord had not been on our side?Let all Israel repeat:2 What if the Lord had not been on our sidewhen people attacked us? 3 They would have swallowed us alivein their burning anger.4 The waters would have engulfed us;a torrent would have…

Polishing your Soul

Psalm 122 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”2 Our feet are standingin your gates, Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a citythat is closely compacted together.4 That is where the tribes go up—the tribes of the Lord—to praise…

Calling on the Lord

Psalm 120 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I took my troubles to the Lord;I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.2 Rescue me, O Lord, from liarsand from all deceitful people.3 O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?How will he increase your punishment?4 You will be pierced with…

Beautiful tension

Psalm 119:145-168 145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!I will obey your decrees.146 I cry out to you; rescue me,that I may obey your laws.147 I rise early, before the sun is up;I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.148 I stay awake through the night,thinking about your…

Please bless me!

Psalm 119:121-144 121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,for I have done what is just and right.122 Please guarantee a blessing for me.Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!123 My eyes strain to see your rescue,to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,and…

Eternal Effectiveness

Psalm 119:89-120 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;it stands firm in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures.91 Your laws endure to this day,for all things serve you.92 If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,for…