psalmist, our eyes are to be ever fixed on God, who is our Master, although our watching is for His mercy (verses 2b and 3a). Repeating the plea for mercy three times serves to emphasize that the Master alone has the authority to grant it. When we recognize that God is “up” and we are His servants, much about life becomes simple. We no longer have to defend our own pride but can relinquish every part of our life to His lordship. We make no demands of God but accept His sovereignty. “The Christian