Widows Bible Study: Psalm 77:16-20

Dear Reader,
If today is your first time here this week, let me welcome you and invite you to scroll down to Tuesday's post for a look at the Bible study we've been doing. Today is our last day in Psalm 77, but please know that you don't need to cram for a test or try to catch up. And, if you'd like, add comment or send me an email to let me know if you'd like to see more of these.
Have a blessed and restful weekend,

♥ ferree

The Resulting Revelation, part 2: how the writer's perspective changed
Psalm 77
16 The waters saw _____, O God, the waters saw _____ and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.
17 The clouds poured down water, the heavens resounded with thunder; ______ arrows flashed back and forth.
18 ______ thunder was heard in the whirlwind, ______ lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

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19 ______ path led through the sea, ______ way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were _____ seen.
20 _____ led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

• Compare the first word verses 18, 19, and 20 with the "I"s in verses 1-6.
• How has the focus of the author changed? How can that apply to our own focus?
• Although God's footprints were not seen, was God still in control?
• Is God still in control for a widow today? Can you trust Him? This is a tough question because God doesn't always behave like we want Him to. Should we have a problem with God's behavior?
• What specific action can you take away from this Psalm? By that I mean what change will you make in your thoughts, words and/or behavior today? Is there anything to repent and ask forgiveness for?

Here are other simple suggestions as your look back on this entire Psalm:

• Copy verses 11 and 12 on a 3 x 5 card and put it somewhere you'll see it often, like on your bathroom mirror, over the kitchen sink, or on the dashboard of your car. Whenever you remember "the deeds of the Lord" or "miracles of long ago" in your own life, jot them down on the card and offer a sacrifice of praise to God for them. (Yes, it might be difficult to thank God for good things which haved passed, that's why it's a 'sacrifice' of praise and thanks).
• Ponder and personalize verses 13 and 14. Copy them as well if you'd like to meditate on them in  the days to come. They'll help turn your focus to God as you begin to understand how His ways are holy. Seek to learn what holiness means, and the other attributes of God.
• Put a bookmark in your Bible or fold the page over so that when sleepless nights, crying jags and grief attacks come (as they do, but they'll taper off in time), you can open up to this Psalm. Read it out loud and even change words as you go along to turn it into a prayer. God loves you deeply and hears your cries and deepest longings. This won't last forever.  

Psalm 77:16-20 (NIV)
¹⁶ The waters saw you, God,
the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed.
¹⁷ The clouds poured down water,
the heavens resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth.
¹⁸ Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.
¹⁹ Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen.

²⁰ You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.