Psalms for Pilgrims #1 Sojourning in a Hostile Land (Psalm 120) Introduction: The Psalms of Ascent Two common designations for a believer: Disciple Sojourner (Pilgrim) Psalms of Ascent (pilgrim songs)– I. The Pilgrim’s Prayer Psalm 120:1-2 1I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me. 2Save me, O LORD, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. II. The Pilgrim’s Confidence Psalm 120:3-4 (NIV84) 3What will he [God] do to you, and what more besides, O deceitful tongue? 4He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom tree. III. The Pilgrim’s Fatigue Psalm 120:5-7 (NIV84) 5Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! 6Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. 7I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. Conclusion: