August 1 – Psalm 119:121-128

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Reading: Psalm 119:121-128 Ayin 121 I have done what is righteous and just;     do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;     do not let the arrogant oppress me. 123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,     looking for your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your love     and teach me your decrees. 125 I am your servant; give me discernment     that I may understand your statutes. 126 It is time for you to act, Lord;     your law is being broken. 127 Because I love your commands     more than gold, more than pure gold, 128 and because I consider all your precepts right,     I hate every wrong path.

SOAP Note

Holy Boldness | Kathy Page

Scripture

Psalm 119:126

Observation

“It is time for you to act O Lord.”   What a daring, bold prayer!!  To pray like this there must be an understanding of: God’s Word, The will of God, and Way of God. And, David knew His God – intimately.  The reasons for this prayer? God’s Lordship was being dismissed. God’s love was despised. God’s Law was being discarded. It was time for less of David and more of God and David knew it.  He confidently went before God’s throne with boldness from the Holy Spirit to present His case.  It is a holy boldness in prayer.

Application

I believe there is such a thing as Holy Boldness.  Heb. 4:16 tells us to come confidently before the Throne of Grace to make our request known.  This is NOT arrogant assumption, but this type of boldness comes from the Holy Spirit.  Holy Boldness always points to Jesus and not to one’s self. – it is like a bolt shot up to Heaven.  It is appropriate confidence and trust in the One whom we seek in prayer and a desire to see His name made great in our world.  It is the kind of boldness that sets aside our agendas in favor of God’s agenda.  It is an urgent conviction in the face of some threat.  David saw what was happening; God’s name and His law were being desecrated, and he was convicted to boldly go before God.  Oh, let us pray for this kind of ‘holy boldness’ when we seek God in prayer.

Prayer

Father,  Decrease the hold that fear comes over me that my prayer may not be heard or that You will not answer as I desire.  Holy Spirit fill me with a boldness to pray before my Lord at His throne of grace.

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