Bible Chapter: Psalms 129 & 130

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    The psalmist expresses the thought that many times he has been afflicted, and yet his enemies have not prevailed against him. They tried many painful things but the righteous Lord was there to help. Let them all be put to shame and turned back.
    The Lord is responsive to those who cry out to him from the depths of their pain. When people are discouraged and miserable as they suffer from their sin and rebellion, God responds to them with the assurance that He will forgive. God longs to show mercy to those who have been troubles and repent,.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    There are times when people feel that they are the only ones who have ever faced affliction. This is another Psalm that shows many have experienced affliction and that there is hope in reaching out to the Lord. We see here the cry of a voice who calls out to God that His ears would be attentive to the hurting person. We can learn that as we wait for the Lord, He will be there with us.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Learn to wait on the Lord. Learn the truth that God will never abandon you and that He will always be on time even when we think He is late.