How long, Lord God Almighty, will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people? You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have made them drink tears by the bowlful. You have made us an object of derision to our neighbors, and our enemies mock us.
Psalm 80:4-6//

Besides songs of praise, Psalm has another theme: complaining about how God treats His people. When I complain about God perceived abandonment, I need to remember that praise always comes next because He is always good and righteous in His ways, even if we do not understand them.

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.
Psalm 79:8 – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%2079:8&version=NIV

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
Psalm 78:4//

May my children, their children, and to many generations know the love and works of the Lord because of what I pass on to them.

They said in their hearts, “We will crush them completely!” They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land. We are given no signs from God; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.
Psalm 74:8-9//

The enemy of God may try to keep us from worshipping and praising our God in this seemingly un-ending season. But, this isn’t the first time in history this has occurred. Our God will prevail and deliver us.

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73:2-3//

Focusing on what we perceive unbelievers to have can cause us to sin and fall.

Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen. This concludes the prayers of David son of Jesse.
Psalm 72:19-20//

David’s prayer ends with praise for the Lord. I need to incorporate his example into my prayers. How about you?

As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.
Psalm 71:14//

Lord, help me to be like those who came before me who “always have hope.”

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!”
Psalm 70:4//

Even when we long for the Lord to save us from our circumstances, may we learn to praise Him.

For they persecute those you wound and talk about the pain of those you hurt. Charge them with crime upon crime; do not let them share in your salvation. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous.
Psalm 69:26-28//

Interesting that David, the man after God’s own heart, specifically asks for some people not to receive salvation.

You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
Psalm 68:35//

Lord, strengthen us during these trying times. We are fully dependent on You, Lord.