Songs for the Journey Learning to Pray from the Psalms of Ascents

Psalm 120 Homesick for Peace Relief from distressing pressures is given in two exemplary spiritual responses to living in a fallen and hostile world.

Psalm 121 The Guardianship of God Comfort for vulnerable travelers is found by recalling two aspects of the Lord’s protection.

Psalm 122 The Joys of Jerusalem Deep spiritual delight is found in three aspects of the Holy City.

Psalm 123 Looking Heavenward Training is given though four insights into how to pray when you’ve had more than enough of the world’s painful rejection.

Psalm 124 The LORD is on Our Side Gratitude is encouraged through two expressive responses for the LORD’s timely and powerful deliverance from peril.

Psalm 125 Safe and Secure from All Alarms Faith is bolstered through two radically contrasting portraits between those who do and do not trust the LORD.

Psalm 126 The Joy of Restoration Joy in the Lord’s restoration of His people is viewed from two perspectives.

Psalm 127 The Lord-Built House Humility is cultivated as Solomon reminds God’s people that they are utterly dependent on God in two important realms.

Psalm 128 The Lord-Blessed House Fear of the Lord is encouraged through three fundamental insights into the blessings of God on a marriage and family.

Psalm 129 The Survivor’s Song Confidence in the Lord’s deliverance of His people is expressed through two different means.

Psalm 130 The Ultimate Hope of Forgiveness Convictions regarding forgiveness of sin are expressed in two different arenas.

Psalm 131 The Humility of Exclusive Hope of God Humility is shown to be a prerequisite for undivided trust by two spiritual activities.

Psalm 132 Promises Made, Promises Kept Faith in the Lord’s promise to send His Messiah is displayed through two remarkable vows.

Psalm 133 The Blessings of Unity Joy is expressed through celebrating three aspects of the rich blessings of spiritual unity.

Psalm 134 Blessing Offered and Received Blessings are bestowed in two directions.

Prayers for Danger or Distress 120 Loneliness and Estrangement 121 Safety and Protection 123 Painful Rejection 130 Forgiveness

Prayers for Joy and Thanksgiving 122 The Blessings of Fellowship with God’s People 124 The Blessing of Salvation 125 The Blessing of Protection 126 The Blessing of Restoration 127 The Blessings of Family Life 128 The Blessings of Family Life 129 The Blessing of Deliverance 131 The Blessing of Submissive Faith 133 The Blessings of Unity 134 A Benediction