For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph. My cry goes to God! Indeed, I cry to God for help, and for him to listen to me

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 77. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph. My cry goes to God! Indeed, I cry to God for help, and for him to listen to me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord. My hand was stretched out in the night, and didn’t get tired. My soul refused to be comforted. I remember God, and I groan. I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. Selah. You hold my eyelids open. I am so troubled that I can’t speak. I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently enquires: “Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favourable no more? Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?” Selah. Then I thought, “I will appeal to this: the years of the right hand of the Most High.” I will remember the LORD’s deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings. Your way, God, is in the sanctuary. What god is great like God? You are the God who does wonders. You have made your strength known amongst the peoples. You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. The waters saw you, God. The waters saw you, and they writhed. The depths also convulsed. The clouds poured out water. The skies resounded with thunder. Your arrows also flashed around. The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind. The lightnings lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook. Your way was through the sea, your paths through the great waters. Your footsteps were not known. You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To Jeduthun
A Psalm by Asaph
My cry goes to God
Indeed, I cry to God for help, and for him to listen to me
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord
My hand was stretched out in the night, and didnt get tired
My soul refused to be comforted
I remember God, and I groan
I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed
Selah
You hold my eyelids open
I am so troubled that I cant speak
I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times
I remember my song in the night
I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently enquires:
Will the Lord reject us forever
Will he be favourable no more
Has his loving kindness vanished forever
Does his promise fail for generations
Has God forgotten to be gracious
Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion
Selah
Then I thought, I will appeal to this: the years of the right hand of the Most High
I will remember the LORDs deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old
I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings
Your way, God, is in the sanctuary
What god is great like God
You are the God who does wonders
You have made your strength known amongst the peoples
You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph
Selah
The waters saw you, God
The waters saw you, and they writhed
The depths also convulsed
The clouds poured out water
The skies resounded with thunder
Your arrows also flashed around
The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind
The lightnings lit up the world
The earth trembled and shook
Your way was through the sea, your paths through the great waters
Your footsteps were not known
You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron

About This Psalm

Psalm 77 is a worship psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: worship, prayer

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 77 to our lives today?
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