Psalm 86-88

Scripture – Psalm 86-88 

Observation – 

• Psalm 86 – A Prayer for Mercy and Strength
• Psalm 86:1–7 – A plea for God to hear and save
• Psalm 86:8–10 – Praise for God's uniqueness and power
• Psalm 86:11–13 – A request for guidance and a thankful heart
• Psalm 86:14–17 – A cry for help in the face of enemies
• Psalm 87 – Glorious Things of Zion Are Spoken
• Psalm 87:1–3 – God's love for Zion above all places
• Psalm 87:4–6 – People from many nations are counted as citizens of Zion
• Psalm 87:7 – Joyful worship springs from God's city
• Psalm 88 – A Cry from the Depths
• Psalm 88:1–2 – A desperate prayer to God
• Psalm 88:3–7 – Overwhelmed by suffering and near death
• Psalm 88:8–12 – Isolated and questioning God's silence
• Psalm 88:13–18 – Continual prayer despite deep darkness and despair

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