Psalms 122:9
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Psalms 122:9
“Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good” closes the sequence with motive and mission. The psalmist commits to seeking the well-being of Jerusalem and, by extension, God’s people because of the dwelling place of God. The verse links worship space with social responsibility: the reverence for God’s holy place inspires concern for the city’s welfare. The motivation is not merely sentiment but allegiance to the God who chooses to reside among his people. The verse recognizes that the health of the believer’s life is tied to the health of the covenant community and its sacred spaces.
This verse anchors mission in worship. The motivation to seek the city’s good flows from reverence for God’s dwelling among his people. It anticipates the New Testament logic that believers seek the good of others as a response to God’s grace in Christ. The house of the LORD anchors a lifestyle of service and justice beyond personal interest.
Practically, let your faith translate into acts of neighbor-love: volunteer in city ministries, support restorative justice programs, and contribute to initiatives that uplift the vulnerable in the community. If you lead a congregation, align outreach with the city’s needs—food security, housing, and education—so the church’s worship and service form a coherent witness to God’s goodness.
Cross-References: Jeremiah 29:7; Isaiah 58:7-9; Luke 10:25-37; Galatians 6:2