God’s Blessings or Satan’s Curse – Psalm 127:1-2
Psalm 127:1-2
- Except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
- [2] It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late,
- to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
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In Psalm 127:1-2, The Psalmist is telling us that unless the hand of God is on us, we can’t build anything good that will prosper. This includes every part and detail in our lives. If these things are not covered by God’s blessings, then they are ruled by Satan’s curse.
Satan hates God’s goodness and his people so much that we need to be watchful every day. The enemy is always trying to sneak in and wreck what God has helped us to build.
The city refers to everything we build: our faith, our marriages, our families, our households, our jobs, our Church’s. Absolutely everything. Since these are the most important aspects in our lives, they are the first things that Satan will attempt to break down.
However, as Christians, we can rest assured that the Lord keeps the city. By knowing God and placing our dependence upon Him, our city can stand strong.
Our Part
For our part, we need to stay close to the Lord. That is, following his lead, confessing our sins and covering ourselves with the Armour of God. By living like that each day and having our hearts fixed on God, we can succeed at keeping the enemy, at a good distance.
“It is vain for us to rise up early and sit up late”
Those who do not know God and wish to succeed in life will work very hard. They will get up early, work vigorously all day and then will stay up late, trying, to make something of themselves.
Christians know that being a child of God is what matters first and foremost. When we work in his will, he will look after us and he will bless us.
“To eat the bread of sorrow”
Many are wanting to have a good life on their own. They worry and gets nervous and things never seem to go right because they don’t have a relationship with The Lord. Without that relationship, problems can wake us up early, or keep us up late and stop us from having a good sleep.
With Gods blessings we can have peaceful sleep. We can relax, knowing that God is in control. Today, there are still many Christians who must learn to have this type of faith in Him. It’s easy. Trust in God and have faith that he has control over everything. If we stay within God’s will, God looks after us.
The author is saying that God wants us to work, to plan, to prepare, to dream, but it should be done by having a relationship with Him. Furthermore, we are to live according to God’s will for us. How will we know what God’s will is for our lives, if we are not close to him?
However, with faith and trust in God we won’t have to be stressed or restless. We can give our worries and problems over to the Lord and he will look after them all. God will lead and guide us. We just need to listen and follow!
My Prayer for Psalm 127:1-2
Heavenly Father,
Creator of the heavens and the earth. I come before you in prayer because you are the mighty God (El Gibbor) (Abir)
Lord may I always talk to you regardless of the day, situation or experience. May I always ask for your advice then listen and follow your leading.
Father I can remember the numerous days and hard circumstances that occurred because I didn’t ask for your opinion. Nor did I seek the direction or ask for your blessing. I have learned hard and costly lessons because of my head strong ways, wanting to go it alone.
I can definitely see a difference during the times where I involved you in the entire process. As a result how relaxed I felt. May I always turn to you first and seek direction and abide by your answer.
God’s Answer May Be No
Many times the answer will be “no” to a request that I believe I should have or do. Please help me to remember and learn from my past mistakes. More importantly help me keep in mind, that when you say “no” I should listen, even if I don’t want to.
Help me to remember; the many sleepless hours of the night. And the restlessness of the days. Furthermore, remind me of the money that I have put into projects of my own accord, without your blessing. Remind me that no matter how hard I may work, nothing will come of it without your blessing!
Prompt me to recall the times I knew in my heart, that had I asked, you would have said no. Therefore, I took it upon myself and charged ahead without your guidance, only to have failed in the end.
Had I talked to you and obeyed, you may have said no. You also may have said to just wait a bit or possibly even have lead me to something better.
To Seek Your Guidance
Father, please help me to always seek your guidance in everything I do. Even though I am an impulsive human and have a hard time waiting once I get something into my mind. Instead, encourage me to remember to pray over all situations. Help me to sit quietly and listen for your voice and your leading.
I am so very truly grateful for so many things Father.
- To be your child.
- That you hear me all the time.
- As a good parent, you sometimes have to say “no” to my requests.
- In the times I’ve rushed ahead, not bothering to include you. Yet you still kept me under your watchful eye.
- And yes Lord, I even thank you for allowing me to learn hard but valuable lessons, from my own mistakes.
- I am truly grateful that you are a firm but loving Father. Thank you for caring so much for me.
- I love you Father God! All for your glory!
In the precious name of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I pray. Amen
