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This morning as I read through Psalm 130 I could here the song “I Cry Out For Mercy” rolling through my head. Here are lyrics to that song…
I cry out for mercy
I fall on my knees
I lay my cares before you, my King
I give up my own life
To offer you everything
I’m falling before you
My King
O God, Your mercy covers me
O God, Your peace consumes my heart
And I am overwhelmed by your love
I am overcome with my need
I’m so thirsty
I’m so hungry, Lord, for You
I am so thirsty
I am so hungry
You are everything I need
There have been of many times in my life when I have cried out to God. They have been moments of hopelessness and despair. This Psalm gives me hope and reminds me again that God loves me no matter what, when is says …
If you, O Lord, kept record of sins,
Oh Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness;
Therefore you are feared.
The nerd notes in my bible have some great insight into this entire passage…
Nerd Notes: In the depths of despair, the writer cries out to God. Despair makes us feel isolated and distant from God, but this is precisely when we need God most. Despair over sin should not lead to self-pity, causing us to think more about ourselves that God. Instead, it should lead to confession and then to God’s mercy, forgiveness and redemption. When we feel overwhelmed by a problem, feeling sorry for ourselves will only increase feelings of hopelessness; but crying out to God will turn our attention to the only one who can really help.
My favorite line in this Psalm would have to be verse 6…
My Soul waits for the Lord
More than watchmen wait for the morning
More than watchmen wait for the morning
How do I long for God? How do I approach my relationship with Him? Am I on the edge of my seat waiting for him with anticipation? God’s love is perfect. He pursues us every minute of every day. Every step we take He is with us. How can we turn our attention toward him?
What did you take out of this Psalm? Feel free to react to my ideas and share what you think God is trying to tell you. Have a great day! - Evo
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Evo:
Thanks for the beautiful imagery and for sharing. I can't tell you how big the foregiveness piece means to me. I read Psalm 130 and understand that God forgives me for my sins, even when I have trouble forgiving myself. This means more to me than anything that this world has to offer. It gives me solice to know that I no longer have to worry about being good enough. God tells us that our deeds alone will never be enough. But I know that he accepts each and every one of us just as we are, and for that, I pledge to him my love, my faith, my hands and my heart!
In Christ,
Lori Rose
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