Psa 80:1 | MHM | STEP | A Prayer for Restoration and God’s Favor In this psalm, the psalmist prays to God for help on behalf of Israel during a time of trouble. He asks God to show mercy, to forgive, and to restore his people. The psalmist recognizes that only God can change their situation, and he asks for God’s shining favor to return. The prayer is full of humility and hope, trusting that God is able to save and renew his people if they turn back to him. v. 1-2 : The psalmist addresses God as the Shepherd of Israel. He says, “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth. Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength, and come and save us” (Psalm 80:1-2 ). He trusts that God cares for his people like a shepherd cares for sheep. He asks God to show his glory and power, especially in front of all the tribes, and to come quickly to rescue them.

‏ Psalms 80:1

A Prayer for Restoration and God’s Favor

In this psalm, the psalmist prays to God for help on behalf of Israel during a time of trouble. He asks God to show mercy, to forgive, and to restore his people. The psalmist recognizes that only God can change their situation, and he asks for God’s shining favor to return. The prayer is full of humility and hope, trusting that God is able to save and renew his people if they turn back to him.

v. 1-2: The psalmist addresses God as the Shepherd of Israel. He says, “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth. Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your strength, and come and save us”(Psalm 80:1-2 ^a). He trusts that God cares for his people like a shepherd cares for sheep. He asks God to show his glory and power, especially in front of all the tribes, and to come quickly to rescue them.