A Song of Ascents.
Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is in vain that you rise up early
and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for he gives to his beloved sleep.
3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Psalm 127 – GUIDE
REVERENCE
— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes
- God is sovereign who builds – v.1
- He is watchman and guards – v.2
- God blesses His children – vv.2, 5
- He rewards His children with good – v.3
– Prayer Prompts
- I praise You, sovereign God, that You take care of …
- Lord, because You oversee and rule circumstances, I will not fear when …
- I praise You that You give me sleep, even when …
RESPONSE
— Surrender to Him and His ways
- I confess I did not trust You to care for me when …
- I confess that I have not always fulfilled my role in my family when …
REQUESTS
- May I trust You when I face … that seems to show up regularly.
- I ask that (name) learn to rely completely on You and Your control.
- Father, grow me to become … for my family.
READINESS
— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle
- Lord, watch over and guard me in the midst of … that I am facing now.
- Give me contentment and no shame about … when my enemies accuse.
- Memorize and meditate on v.1.
