Psalm 129 - Down But Not Out

Today is Ash Wednesday, a day traditionally known as the beginning of Lent when many devote the next 40 days to sacrificing something for the sake of Christ.  I realize that this practice is mostly observed by the Catholic faith (as well as Methodist, Lutherans, and Anglicans - of which I am not) but, I'm wondering if I can use this next 40 days and instead of just "giving" up something - accomplish something! 

I wonder if I can blog for at least 21 of the 40 days and complete my task of blogging each and every chapter of Psalm. 

I'm giving it a go!!!  

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Two years ago today, my mother lost most all of her worldly possessions when fire completely destroyed her house and belongings.  Thankfully (and miraculously) she was spared and was left with the task of picking up the pieces and beginning again at the age of 83.  But, she is a tough ole bird!

This is what comes to mind when reading Chapter 129:

 ¹ “They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,”
   let Israel say;

² “they have greatly oppressed me from my youth,
   but they have not gained the victory over me.

³ Plowmen have plowed my back
   and made their furrows long.

⁴ But the LORD is righteous;
   he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.” .... 

There are many times that it seems that all is against us. 

Circumstances appear bleak,

Life seems oppressive

We strain under our load! 

 

"BUT"--  (what a great word that says "HOLD ON... We aren't done yet!")  

"The Lord is righteous.."

 

"He WILL cut us free from the cords of the wicked"

Yes, we may be down ----
But we are NOT out!!