
Praying Through: Psalm 119:121-128
The Psalm
Psalm 119:121–128 (CSB)
121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.
126 It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated your instruction.
127 Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,
128 I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.
The Prayer
My Living Word
I know that there have been many of times
- that I have been left to my oppressors
- that it might have felt like you were not there
- that my heart was smashed
- my mind confused
- my spirit broken
- my body weak
- and I could not go on.
Yet, when I look back
- I see not how strong I was
- or how my circumstances changed
- but it was you alone
- that sustained my life
- that chosen that I would not leave this world
- and be with you then
- but you kept me here
- and you would be with me
- as I accomplished
- what you have set out for me to do.
Keep your servant
- in your faithful love
- whatever comes next
- just be with me, Lord
- and I will be okay.
Amen.