Songs from the Heart Day 31 Psalm 128

Pray the Psalm

Psalm 128

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

1 How joyful are those who fear the Lord—

    all who follow his ways!

2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.

    How joyful and prosperous you will be!

3 Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine,

    flourishing within your home.

Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees

    as they sit around your table.

4 That is the Lord’s blessing

    for those who fear him.

5 May the Lord continually bless you from Zion.

    May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.

6 May you live to enjoy your grandchildren.

    May Israel have peace!

—New Living Translation

Using the translation you connect with most, pray Psalm 128 back to God. As you pray each verse, pause to thank him for specific ways you have experienced these truths and blessings. Praise God for who he is, rightfully revering and respecting him as holy. Thank him for specific ways you have seen the “fear of the Lord” result in blessing for you, your family and your church. Finally, pray by name for younger believers and children in your life, asking God to help you live in obedience, knowing the blessings of an obedient life reach long into the future.