Songs from the Heart Day 25 Psalm 127

Read the Psalm

The Blessing of the Lord

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the Lord builds a house,

its builders labor over it in vain;

unless the Lord watches over a city,

the watchman stays alert in vain.

2 In vain you get up early and stay up late,

working hard to have enough food—

yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves.

3 Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,

offspring, a reward.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior

are the sons born in one’s youth.

5 Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.

They will never be put to shame

when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.

—Christian Standard Bible

Meditate on Psalm 127. If you need a little help, use the questions below as a guide.

What does this psalm teach you about God’s character? What do you learn about the psalmist’s posture toward or relationship with God?
Without God’s presence and power, there is no success. How would you write verse 1 in your own words?
Are there any areas in your life where you are trying to do it all on your own, rather than resting in and trusting God? Confess these to God today.
Has there ever been a time in your life or in the life of the church when you’ve tried to build or create something without the Lord? What did you learn from that experience?
Consider verse 2. How have you experienced God as your provider?
Turn your attention to verse 3-5. Here, children are seen as a blessing and a reward. Whether you are a parent or not, does your attitude toward children match this sentiment? Why or why not?
Think about the children in your life, whether they are your own, relatives, friends or part of your church community. How can you pour into their lives, knowing how much God values and loves them?
How can you support families raising children in your church? How can you actively invest in the next generation? What steps will you take this week to put those ideas into action?
Ponder the phrase “never be put to shame.” How can your family or your church family be a testimony of God’s faithfulness to the world?