Scripture Read:  Psalm 79, 80

Key Verse:  Psalm 80:19

“Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.”

Observation:

I love the tone this Psalm is written with. It is a raw, uncensored, and real depiction of what our hearts can feel at times when we have no clue what God is doing. The writer seems to have a hard time trying to figure out if God has abandoned the people or if He is angry or both. This psalm is a plea to God to RESTORE His people unto Him. It is almost like a prayer of repentance to be reunited with God.

Application:

Sometimes I distance myself from God a little bit when I feel like I don’t know what He is doing in my life or where He wants me to go. It’s almost as though I am either scared to find out what it is, or ashamed from something I did or said without His guidance. It is important to remember that God’s desire is always to restore His people unto Him. He wants to shine His face on us that we may be saved. This psalm reminds me to never keep distance from God when I feel confused or ashamed, rather pray earnest and honest prayers like the one in verse 19. May we be a people who always pray this prayer.

Prayer:

Lord restore us to you. Make your face shine on us that we may be saved. We want to see everything it is you are calling us to. Keep us honest with ourselves. Honest enough to pray our true desires and thoughts to you. Show your favor on us as we draw closer to you and to what you have in store for us. Thank you for this day you have given us and grant us wisdom, power, and strength to make much of your name today. Amen.

By Kevin 217staff team