A Simple Psalm 119 Prayer for Spiritual and Physical Renewal

In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the psalmist’s repeated prayer in Psalm 119 — “Quicken me, O Lord” — a request that appears 11 times across the chapter’s 176 verses. Discover what “quicken” truly meant to the psalmist, why he prayed it, and how this simple but powerful prayer can renew your spiritual and physical life today.

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Scripture References

• Psalm 119 (verses 25, 37, 40, 50, 88, 93, 107, 149, 154, 156, 159)
• Ephesians 2:1, 2:5
• John 6:63

Episode Timeline: Total Time 14:57

• 0:00 — Welcome & introduction
• 1:24 — What does “quicken” mean in Psalm 119?
• 2:28 — How the psalmist wanted to be quickened
• 2:56 — The psalmist’s trust in God
• 3:48 — God had quickened him before
• 4:01 — Three reasons the psalmist needed God’s help
• 4:48 — Reason 1: Turning eyes from vanity
• 7:36 — Reason 2: Dry, thirsty, afflicted, needing deliverance
• 9:58 — Reason 3: Hungering for more of God
• 11:00 — How to pray Psalm 119 when you feel spiritually dry
• 12:14 — Closing prayer
• 14:00 — Resource & subscribe