14 day plan

Journey Songs (Psalms of Ascent)

Day 9 of 14

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Psalms 130:1-2

Psalm 130

A song of ascents.

1Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;

2Lord, hear my voice.

Let your ears be attentive

to my cry for mercy.

Reflection:  Heard

There are moments in our lives where we can feel like we are in a deep, dark pit. We find ourselves stuck. We are overcome with despair. Where do you turn in those moments? The opening lines of this Psalm assure us that even in our darkest moments – especially in our darkest moments, we can cry out to God. This is what each of us need to know and hear today. That no matter how hard the journey gets, God is there, and he will hear you. You don’t need to try and get his attention. He is already listening. You don’t need to speak in your loudest voice. He already hears you. Have confidence in coming to God in prayer because he hears you.

Question:  When do you find it hardest to cry out to God?

Prayer:  O Lord my God, I know that you are in control of everything. Give me strength for today. Help me know that you are with me always.

Psalms 130:1-8

Psalm 130

A song of ascents.

1Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;

2Lord, hear my voice.

Let your ears be attentive

to my cry for mercy.

3If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,

Lord, who could stand?

4But with you there is forgiveness,

so that we can, with reverence, serve you.

5I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,

and in his word I put my hope.

6I wait for the Lord

more than watchmen wait for the morning,

more than watchmen wait for the morning.

7Israel, put your hope in the Lord,

for with the Lord is unfailing love

and with him is full redemption.

8He himself will redeem Israel

from all their sins.