Psalm 77 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Psalm 77.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/77/1/s_555001

Meditate on verses 1-2.

 

My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud;

my voice rises to God, and He will hear

 me.  In the day of my trouble, I sought

 the LORD; in the night, my hand was

stretched out without weariness;

my soul refused to be comforted.

 

Asaph was distressed when he wrote this psalm, so distressed, he could not sleep, and so troubled, his soul refused to be comforted (vs. 2, 4).   Perhaps the LORD’s lovingkindness had ceased; maybe His promises had come to an end (v. 8).

As Asaph’s grieving eyelids refused to close, he remembered God’s deeds:

1.     Your way, O God, is holy (v. 13).

2.     You are God who works wonders (v. 14).

3.     You make known Your strength among the peoples (v. 14).

4.     You redeem Your people by Your power (v. 15).

 

Sometimes it seems like God has withdrawn His compassion.  If you are experiencing one of those times, recall God’s faithfulness toward you and those you love.  Remember His paths are in the mighty waters; you may not be able to see His footprints but know that they are there (v. 19).

Pray Psalm 77:1 and 19-20 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “My voice rises to You, God, and I will cry aloud! 

My voice rises to You, God;

 please hear me!  Keep _______ and me

on Your path in these mighty waters;

 let us see and know Your footprints.

 Lead us like Your flock.

By Your hand, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell