By the Rivers of Babylon: A Reflection on Psalm 137 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.” (Psalm 137:1) Life as a believer is often filled with seasons of longing, trial, and perseverance. Psalm 137 captures the heartache of God’s people as they remember their home while living in exile. This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the cost of faithfulness and the weight of walking the narrow way. The Struggle of the Narrow Way Jesus spoke of the narrow way as the path that leads to life, but few…

The Blessed Path of the Righteous Blessed is the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,Nor stand in the way of sinners,Nor sit in the seat of mockers. But their delight is in the law of the Lord,And on His law, they meditate day and night. They are like a tree planted by streams of water,Which yields its fruit in season,And whose leaf does not wither—Whatever they do prospers. But the wicked are not so;They are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment,Nor sinners in the assembly…

Psalm 51 is a heartfelt plea for mercy, cleansing, and renewal—a powerful guide for those walking “The Narrow Way.” This path, as Jesus described, is challenging but leads to life (Matthew 7:14). Using Psalm 51 as a foundation, here’s a spiritual approach to staying steadfast on The Narrow Way: 1. Acknowledge Your Need for God (Psalm 51:1-3) “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.” The journey begins with humility. Recognizing our weaknesses and need for God’s mercy keeps us from straying. The Narrow Way isn’t walked by…