1. We are in desperate need (1-8)

God's people sinned and he punished them by removing his hand of protection from them. So the enemy invaded and destroyed even the holy temple. Our enemy and oppressor is the devil. Let us join the psalmist and cry out to God, asking his forgiveness, his mercy and his help.

2. For the glory of your name (9-13)

The psalmist knew that God alone could save his people. He asked God to forgive their sins and help them for his own name's sake. When God's people are defeated and shamed, the godless nations of the world mock God and deride his holy name. The psalmist asked God to punish the godless oppressors, and to deliver his own people by the strength of his arm. The psalmist promised that if God would defeat his enemies and save his own sheep, his people would praise his name forever.

Application: Lord, forgive our sins and turn our hearts to you in repentance so that you may defeat the devil and heal our land.
One Word: God alone is our Savior