One of the things that drew me into Psalm 119 was that the writer expressed real emotions. While he praised God and affirmed the value of God's Word, he also prayed heart-wrenching prayers about waiting and longing.

If the writer of Psalm 119 had been writing modern songs, at least a few of them could have been the Blues.

You may not be a fan of the Blues, but I am. There are times when things feel bad. That's when the Blues feel good.

Often, modern day Blues express despair and hopelessness. The writer of Psalm 119 expressed deep concern, telling God how he felt with vivid images. Yet he never lost hope that God would come through.

One of the great benefits of living life anchored on God's Word is that we can stand in the midst of the trials life brings. That's why this section of Psalm 119 is one of my favorites. When you listen to the song I used to help me remember these words, you'll see why I connect these words with the Blues.

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81 I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word. 82 My eyes grow weary looking for what You have promised; I ask, “When will You comfort me?” 83 Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. 84 How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? 85 The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate Your instruction. 86 All Your commands are true; people persecute me with lies—help me! 87 They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon Your precepts. 88 Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love, and I will obey the decree You have spoken. Psalms 119:81-88

How Many Days Psalms 119:81-88 Verse 1 I long for Your salvation, put my hope in your word. My eyes grow weary looking for what you’ve promised. I ask, “When will you comfort me?” Though I’ve become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget, do not forget your statutes.

Chorus How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? How many days? How many days? How many days must your servant wait?

Verse 2 The arrogant have dug pits for me. They violate, violate your instruction. All your commands are true. People persecute me, persecute me with lies. Help me! They almost ended my life.

Repeat Chorus Bridge Help me! Help me! They almost ended my life on earth But I did not abandon your precepts. Give me life in accordance with your faithful love And I will obey the decree you’ve spoken.

Final Chorus and Close How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? How many days? How many days? How many days must your servant wait?