March 9-15
How can we sing
in a foreign land?
DAILY DWELL
“How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?”
Psalm 137:4
Psalm 137
By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept
when we remembered Zion.
There on the poplars
we hung our harps,
for there our captors asked us for songs,
our tormentors demanded songs of joy;
they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
How can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a foreign land?
(vv. 1–4)
Reflection Questions
- Have you ever been unfairly treated because of your faith? If so, what happened?
- How do you turn toward God during your most challenging moments? How do you remind your heart and soul of his promises for your life?
- What does this Psalm say about our world? What similarities can you see between the Psalmist and your experience? What differences?
- What do you consider your greatest joy in moments when you face condemnation for your faith? How do you access that joy when your heart is filled with grief?
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