Day 2: Psalm 43 – Oppression continued

Psalm 43 rolls on from 42. It is believed that originally 42 and 43 were one psalm. Can you see how this psalm relates to the last? What makes it different?

This psalm seems highly prayer focused, like the last. What is the psalmist asking of God? (Tip: look for the 5 “me’s”)

How does verse 3 give us great “joy and delight” knowing that we have experienced and seen Jesus in the New Testament?

One of the responses that the psalmist has is to praise God with the harp even though he was facing persecution. When was the last time you truly sang a song of praise to God, in a tough or easy time?

Prayer points:

1. Thank God for one thing from the passage

2. Ask God for help with one thing you've been challenged by from your reading and reflection today

3. Dan & Rachel Djamaludin.