Psalm 79 - Wednesday

Psalm 79

A psalm of Asaph.

1 O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance;
they have defiled your holy temple,
they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

2 They have given the dead bodies of your servants
as food to the birds of the air,
the flesh of your saints to the beasts of the earth.

3 They have poured out blood like water
all around Jerusalem,
and there is no one to bury the dead.

4 We are objects of reproach to our neighbors,
of scorn and derision to those around us.

5 How long, O LORD ? Will you be angry forever?
How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out your wrath on the nations
that do not acknowledge you,
on the kingdoms
that do not call on your name;

7 for they have devoured Jacob
and destroyed his homeland.

8 Do not hold against us the sins of the fathers;
may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
for we are in desperate need.

9 Help us, O God our Savior,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
for your name's sake.

10 Why should the nations say,
"Where is their God?"
Before our eyes, make known among the nations
that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.

11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you;
by the strength of your arm
preserve those condemned to die.

12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times
the reproach they have hurled at you, O Lord.

13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will praise you forever;
from generation to generation
we will recount your praise.

Chin Ling: Its is really scary to come under the Lord's anger. With the enemy's attacks, we have God to call to. But, when the Lord's anger burn against us, we have no one else to turn to. Thank you Jesus for dying for us that daily, our sins may be washed clean before you. Help us, Oh God, delivers and forgive us daily. Thank you dear Lord Jesus.

Crow: Our God is an Almighty God who has all power to do absolutely anything and everything. So sometimes when it seems that things are not going our way, i guess it's just not the Lord's timing for us. need to be patient and simply trust because there is no doubt that the Lord can help. Also need to trust God's timing is the best for us. I was on the train this morning looking at the masses of people in just one train. Then i was thinking, if i was God and i had to seriously bother and be so concerned about each person's welfare, wouldn't i be vv busy? i think i would be very stressed and would need super planning skills to map each person's life. haha. but anyway, that's our God. He really takes good care of each one of us. miraculous isn't it!

Huijuan: I pray that i will not anger God in everything i do, even if i'm very very pissed off, i will have the peace of God.

Aileen: I think this passage really show me what it means in psalm 23 " you anoint my head with oil".. " in the presence of my enemies". Really reminded that the lord is just and fair!

Eunice: Oh God.. deliver me.. Help!!! I pray that I will not be shakened and continue to be still in you. Yes Lord.. for you are my help and my fortress..

Sara: It reminded me that while the Lord's grace and mercy is upon us, we should never take it for granted, or do anything to incur the Lord's wrath!

Pam: Hahah... I think these few daes of reading Psalms seem different for me.. rather sombre... i guess its juz me.. feeling a little emo! Hahah... but I am reminded that in wake of Jesus's death n all... how easy I can just walk away fr Him n being rebellious in my thots or actions... I pray for a repentant heart.... btw... wan to giv thx... i got bonus! abt 1.75mths worth.... ! Its unexpected.. cos usu. it will b paid out during Feb.. thx God for the provision....

Dellia: Lord, forgive us of our sins and that we may never ever take You for granted!