Psalm 130: 5-6 Waiting

Morning: Psalm 130: 5-6

[5] I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; [6] my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.

What is happening in this scripture? – This portion of this Psalm really caught me. The psalmist writes that his or her soul waits for the Lord, and in the Lord’s word they hope. The psalmist continues with saying that his or her soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, and then repeats that phrase for emphasis.
For Christians, many of us would read this and say we are waiting for God’s return. But these lines were not written by a Christian. What might they have been waiting for when they wait for the lord?

How is this happening in the world today? – Here are some questions that come to mind after reading and meditating on these lines from Psalm 130:

If you were waiting for the Lord, what would you be waiting for?
What does it mean to hope in his word?
Who might those be who watch for the morning? What would it mean to watch for the morning?
Have you ever waited for God? What were you waiting for God to do? What was that like for you?
Who do you know who is waiting? For whom are they waiting?
Is anyone waiting for you?
Are you waiting for God now?
How are people like us watching for the morning?
How is your soul waiting for the Lord?
How could God be waiting for you?

How is this story my story? – Lord, sometimes I wait for you, and watch for you,
like one waiting for the morning? I remember waiting sadly for the morning once. You came, and you took, but you brought relief and deliverance. Lord, don’t let me wait when you are staring me in the face, waiting for me. - RSP