In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 85 - Revive Us Again
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Mar 27, 2026 A reflective reading of Psalm 85 leads into a discussion of spiritual seasons, from heartfelt trust to dry stretches. Listeners are invited to pray this psalm as a plea for renewal and to meditate on it in times of emptiness. The talk connects Christ with the meeting of righteousness and peace and points to resources for ongoing restoration.
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Psalm 85 Comes From A Season Of Spiritual Dryness
- Psalm 85 is presented as a prayer from someone who once loved God deeply but now feels that love has dried up.
- Dane Ortlund describes the psalmist reflecting on past goodness and asking God to renew what has grown cold.
Spiritual Life Is Seasonal
- The Christian life naturally cycles between seasons of heartfelt trust and seasons of cold, dry routine.
- Dane Ortlund highlights that Psalm 85 exists to be prayed when spiritual warmth vanishes and the heart goes through lifeless motions.
Pray Psalm 85 Morning And Evening
- When you feel empty or dry spiritually, pray and meditate on Psalm 85 morning and evening.
- Dane Ortlund instructs listeners to use the psalm as a specific prayer for renewal rather than trying to manufacture revival themselves.