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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 130

9/19/2023

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Psalm 130 captures the raw emotions of the psalmist as he cries out to the #Lord from the depths of his soul. It is a heartfelt plea for #mercy and #forgiveness. It's a reflection of our own experience of longing and waiting for #God's intervention. Today, let's dive into the profound message of #Psalm 130. Let's uncover the themes of repentance, #redemption, and unwavering #hope. Let's explore the depths of this Psalm. Let's discover the transformative power of waiting on the Lord. #Biblestudy

A Journey of Worship:
​The Psalms of Ascent

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. 

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

​Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.
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In this 3-part Bible study, A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent,  we'll take a deep dive into each of these 15 Psalms. The study offers comfort, calm, and hope for the various situations we face.

As pilgrims on the journey of life, we find courage in God's strength as we seek His guidance. We look forward to our ultimate destination of eternal worship of the One true God. This is our journey of worship!

Join me today as we dive into 
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“Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord!
O Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleas for mercy!

If You, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
But with You there is forgiveness,
that You may be feared.

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in His Word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with Him is plentiful redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities.” Psalm 130

Psalm 130: My Soul Waits for the Lord

Psalm 130 captures the raw emotions of the psalmist as he cries out to the Lord from the depths of his soul. It is a heartfelt plea for mercy and forgiveness. It's a reflection of our own experience of longing and waiting for God's intervention. Today, let's dive into the profound message of Psalm 130. Let's uncover the themes of repentance, redemption, and unwavering hope. Let's explore the depths of this Psalm. Let's discover the transformative power of waiting on the Lord.
 
"Out of the depths, I cry to You, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! If You, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared."
 
The psalmist's cry in verses 1-4 originates from the depths of despair. It's a place where the weight of his transgressions and the consequences of sin are keenly felt. Yet, he confidently approaches the Lord. He recognizes that God's forgiveness surpasses the extent of his own iniquities. This acknowledgment of God's abundant mercy leads to a reverent fear and awe of His character.
 
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word, I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning."
In verses 5-6, the psalmist expresses his patient anticipation. His hope lies securely in the Lord's faithfulness. He waits with eager expectation. He compares his waiting to the anticipation of watchmen awaiting the dawn. He knows his hope is grounded in the assurance found in God's Word. This sustains him through the waiting process. This will sustain us as well, friend!
 
"O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord, there is steadfast love, and with Him is plentiful redemption. And He will redeem Israel from all his iniquities."
 
The Psalm concludes in verses 7-8 with an exhortation for the people of Israel to place their hope in the Lord. This is an exhortation for us as well. It emphasizes the steadfast love and abundant redemption found only in God. 
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The promise of redemption extends beyond personal sins. It extends to the collective sins of Israel. It assures us that God will provide ultimate deliverance from all iniquities.

​Psalm 130 speaks to our experience of longing, waiting, and hoping for God. It reminds us that even in the depths of our despair, we can cry out to the Lord, knowing that He hears our pleas for mercy. As we wait, our hope is anchored in the assurance of God's forgiveness. As we wait, our hope is secure in His steadfast love and abundant redemption. During seasons of waiting, it is essential for us to lean into God's Word. There we find comfort and guidance in His promises.

As the psalmist compares his waiting to that of the watchmen, we can cultivate a right spirit in the waiting. Our waiting is not in vain, for God is faithful to keep His promises. As we journey through the depths of waiting, let's remember God's transformative power. That power is found in the waiting times, friend. Waiting refines our character, deepens our trust, and draws us closer to God. May we find rest in the knowledge that God will redeem us from all our iniquities.

He redeems both personally and collectively. Let us hold fast to the unwavering hope found in the Lord and encourage others to place their hope in Him as well. In the stillness of waiting, may we discover the profound presence of God in our lives. May we see His transformative power. Let's remain steadfast as our souls wait for the Lord. Let's remember that His redemption is abundant.

​Let's cling to His love unwavering and sure deliverance.
How will you pray the ​Songs of Ascent today?
Read the next post in this series A Journey of Worship: Psalm 131-132.

A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Prayer Guide

Each chapter of A Journey of Worship includes a thoughtfully-curated prayer. I love praying Scripture, and I believe you will as well. You can instantly download all 15 prayers from our Etsy site.
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Donna Reidland link
9/20/2023 08:49:02 am

I have so many studies and projects going right now but I hope to go deeper in your study of these Psalms next year. So glad you have the book available.

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Patsy Burnette link
9/20/2023 08:53:53 am

I completely understand that life can get busy with various studies and projects, Donna. I am there!! I'm delighted to hear though that you're interested in diving deeper into the study of these Psalms in the future. Whenever you're ready to explore them further, the study materials will be available here for you. In the meantime, I wish you all the best with your current studies, and I hope you will pin and save this for when the time is right for your Psalms journey!

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