Psalm 129 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 129.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/129/1/s_607001

Meditate on verse 2.

Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up,

yet they have not prevailed against me.

Be mindful as you ascend, there will still be times of persecution. Don’t be surprised when they come and be armed with God’s Word and prayer when they do.

The psalmist put well into words how persecution feels—“The plowers plowed upon my back” (v. 3). Ouch!

And, he stated truth about God to remember in the midst of persecution— “The LORD is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked” (v. 4).

The psalmist also prayed a powerful prayer against his persecutors. Keep this psalm in your arsenal of prayers for times you need it as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

Pray Psalm 129 for the sake of yourself and those you love as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, many times they have

 persecuted ________ and me from our youth up,

yet they have not prevailed against us.

 The plowers plowed upon our backs;

 they lengthened their furrows. 

LORD, You are righteous;

You have cut in two the cords of the wicked. 

May all who hate Zion and who hate us

 be put to shame and turned backward.

 Let them be like grass upon the housetops,

which withers before it grows up;

with which the reaper does not fill his hand,

 or the binder of sheaves his bosom;

nor do those who pass by say,

‘The blessing of the LORD be upon you;

we bless you in the name of the LORD.’

LORD, please do not let us persecute others;

 please let Your blessing be upon us.

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell