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Psalms 123 — Four verses of "I'm done with the disrespect" energy

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Key Takeaways

The psalmist doesn't ask God to destroy the haters — just to see what His people are going through and come through, and that restraint is the actual flex.

The servant-watching-the-boss metaphor hits different — not casual vibes, but unbroken focus on God until He moves. That patience takes more strength than most people realize.
This is lowkey the anthem for everyone who's been disrespected by people who've never struggled a day in their life.
The word 'mercy' gets repeated because once wasn't enough — when you're that exhausted from carrying contempt, you say it louder for the people in the back.
Sometimes the most powerful prayer is just looking up and saying 'we need mercy, like right now' — no fancy words, no theology, just raw honesty.

📢 Chapter 123 — Eyes Up 🙏

This is one of the Songs of Ascent — the playlist pilgrims sang on the road up to . 123 is short, only four verses, but it hits like a late-night when you've been carrying everyone's disrespect for way too long.

No fancy theology here. Just someone looking up to God and saying, "We need . Now."

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Looking Up to the Throne 👀

The psalm opens with the simplest act of there is — lifting your eyes toward .

"I'm looking up to You — the One enthroned above everything. The way a servant watches their master's hand, waiting for the signal — the way an employee watches the boss, ready for the nod — that's how our eyes stay locked on the Lord our God. We're not looking away until He shows us mercy."

There's something deeply raw about this image. It's not casual. It's not "hey God, whenever You get a chance." It's focused, intentional, unbroken attention — eyes fixed on God until He moves. No cap, that kind of patience takes more strength than most people realize. 🙏

Have Mercy — We're Done 😤

Now comes the ask, and it's not polite small talk. It's desperate. The word "mercy" gets repeated because once wasn't enough.

"Have mercy on us, Lord — have mercy on us. We've had MORE than enough of being looked down on. Our souls are exhausted from the mockery of people who have it easy, the contempt of the proud who think they're better than us."

This is the for anyone who's been disrespected by people who've never struggled. The "those who are at ease" line? That's the people coasting through life while judging everyone who's grinding. The proud ones throwing shade from their comfortable seats. The psalmist isn't asking God to destroy them — just to see what His people are going through and come through with mercy. That distinction matters. 💯

Key Takeaways

📢 Chapter 123 — Eyes Up 🙏

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Looking Up to the Throne 👀

Have Mercy — We're Done 😤