Psalms 69-72 | How to Finish Strong in Life

Psalms 69-72 How to Finish Strong in Life
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In our daily devotional today, we’ll reflect on Psalms 69 through 72, diving into the struggles and prayers of David as he sought God’s guidance and strength amid his trials. Each of us has our own story of faith—whether we came to it early in life, as teens or young adults, or even recently. As we grow older, the challenge remains to remain steadfast, continually seeking God’s presence and sharing His love with the next generation. David’s words remind us to finish strong in faith, seeking God’s support through all stages of life. So, take a moment to read or listen to these psalms and reflect on the steadfastness of God, who has been our strength from our youth to our gray hairs. To reflect on shouting for joy, read the daily devotional on Psalms 65-68.

Psalms 69-72 Commentary by Allen J. Huth

Today is day thirteen in our journey through the Book of Psalms. We will cover four psalms. At what age were you saved? Were you a teenager like me? Was it in your young adult life? Has it been recent, or a long time ago? How are you coming along in your faith? Will you finish strong? Please read or listen to Psalms 69-72.

When David Was Overwhelmed

In 1997 (NKJV), when I read these psalms, I wrote in my journal about Psalm 69, “Depressed. No way out. Everyone is against me. Weary from crying. Hated without cause, David turns to God. He cries out to the Lord. He prays against his enemies and for their destruction, ‘Let them be blotted out of the book of the living’” (69:28). Then I wrote about Psalm 70, “I need You. Don’t delay.” And Psalm 71, “Be with me continually.” And Psalm 72, “Solomon seeks God’s help in being king. We should seek His help in what we do.”

Where In the Bible Does David Cry Out to God?

In 2007 (NASB), I wrote about these psalms, “David had problems and so do we. He cried out to God and so should we. He puts his trust and faith in God and so should we, ‘O LordGod, You are my confidence from my youth. By You I have been sustained from my birth’” (Ps. 71:5-6). Then I quoted Psalm 71:17-18, “And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me”.

What Is the Psalm 69 Verse 19?

In 2015, I wrote about these psalms, “So many psalms are about David or Israel being in trouble. Most often they’re under attack by enemies. Hate me without cause, those who would destroy me, attacking with lies, according to Psalm 69. God knows my enemies according to 69:19. Psalm 69:27-28 say, eternal damnation for certain enemies, not just defeat. Psalm 70:4 refers to the fact when we’re in need, we should seek the Lord and say, ‘God is great.’”

How to Be Effective in the Kingdom of God?

I continued about Psalm 71 and 72, “I have hoped in Jesus since my youth, when I was fifteen years old. It’s forty-five years later. I’ve never wavered or backslidden. God has kept me true. So, ‘Do not cast me off in the time of old age’” (71:9). Next, “So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come” (71:18). I continued to write, “Keep me effective for You. Let me influence my kids, my grandkids, as well as other young people through things like Ezra, Gideons, and my life.”

What Does the Bible Say about Praying for Leaders?

I wrote about Psalm 72, “Psalm 72 is a prayer for Solomon and Davidic kingship. We are to pray for our leaders continually. God blesses leadership, the people, and the land. He can also curse leadership, people, and the land.”

What Can I Do to Finish Strong?

The key point in these psalms is: if you began Christianity early in life like I did, born again at fifteen years old, the key is to finish strong. Stay consistent with your Christianity. “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth” (Ps. 71:5). Then verse 9, “Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” And:

O God, from my youth you have taught me,
    and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
So even to old age and gray hairs,
    O God, do not forsake me,
until I proclaim your might to another generation,
    your power to all those to come
(71:17-18).

May that be our application today. Regardless of where we started our Christian journey, stay consistent in our Christian life, and finish strong.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for touching my life at the tender age of fifteen years old. Thank You for saving me and thank You for keeping me all these years through Your Word.

Lord, You know now my hair is gray. Like the psalmist, I pray, Lord, do not forsake me, but let me have the opportunity to share my faith with the younger generation. May You open doors of influence with my children, my grandchildren, and even those around me. Help me, Lord, stand for You. Help me witness for You, help me testify to Your power and Your glory, and I will give You thanks. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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