Two pieces from the opening verses of Psalm 109 put their fingers on something that has troubled me — infrequently, thankfully — for years.

“They have spoken against me with a lying tongue” (Psalm 109:2).

“And fought against me without a cause” (Psalm 109:3).

This happened to me long ago. And not so long ago.

What shall I do?

Cry to God for vengeance and justice as did the Psalm writer?

No. I grab a hold of this little piece, though:

“But I give myself unto prayer” (Psalm 109:4).

I pray blessing and good on them.

I pray spiritual fulfillment and success for them.

I pray love, forgiveness, and peace for myself.

I claim for them verse 21 as I do for myself.

(I should, anyway.)

“But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me” (Psalm 109:21).

A little bit more from Psalm 109: For His Sake

What’s that supposed to mean?

I read Psalm 108 this morning. Through it God reminded me (yet again) that I need to refocus my attention and my life.

“O God, my heart is fixed…” (1).

My heart, focused on Him.

My heart, set to do His will His way for His glory by His grace.

Through this Psalm the Lord also reminded me that I need to rekindle my trust in Him.

“Give us help from trouble; for vain is the help of man” (12).

When I’m in trouble, I need help. His help. I don’t know what I would do without my family, whether I’m in or out of trouble. I am so grateful for them. Yet, God wants to be my help.

And through this Psalm God reminded me that I need to rekindle my courage and my hope.

“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies” (13).

So there you are — refocus, rekindle.

from Psalm 107:29

A little bit more from Psalm 108: This Is My God