Psalm 85
Psalm 85 is another psalm of the Sons of Korah. It is a prayer for revival after experiencing God's wrath due to the iniquity of His people. Verses 1-3 reference what God has done for them in the past; verses 4-7 are prayers for restoration in their present; and verses 8-12 demonstrate hope regarding God's response and the future.
Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when meditating on this psalm:
- Verses 1-3
- There is a Selah pause after declaring God's past restoration, forgiveness, and atonement. What has God brought me out of in my past?
- When are times in which I have experienced God's discipline due to my sins? What have I learned through those experiences?
- Verses 4-7
- Pray now for revival among God's people.
- Verses 8-12
- What is it that God might be saying to me, which I need to listen to and hear?
- What goodness can be experienced when we follow in God's righteous ways?
If you would like to meditate on this psalm through music as well, following is a link to a YouTube video:
- "Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness" (Psalm 85) by Francesca LaRosa: Link
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