Psalm 72: How To Pray Over Your Family

“Lord, keep them safe” is a real prayer, but it can’t be the only one. We open Psalm 72 and find a surprisingly practical guide for how to pray over your family with clarity and purpose. It reads like a blessing over a king, and it teaches us to ask God for the things that actually shape a life: righteousness, justice, compassion, and a heart that reflects the character of Christ. We talk through the background of Psalm 72, including why some scholars connect it to Solomon and why othe...