Psalm 75:1-10; Psalm 76:1-12; Psalm 77:1-20; Psalm 80:1-19

The thrice repeated refrain of Psalm 80 is: Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. 

• Not make us strong, that we may be saved...
• Not make us wealthy, that we may be saved...
• Not make us wise, that we may be saved...

But make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Restoration does not lie in any human characteristic. Salvation does not derive from any power belonging to us. However, the glory streams emanating from the face of God radiate restorative, saving grace.

God, make Your face shine on us!