Based on Psalm 85
(Psalms 84 and onward are presumably not Asaph's)
Verses 1-3 describe the mercies of Jehovah in the past, this is a good idea.
God has been so good to his people. He has brought them back to Jerusalem, he has forgiven them in anticipation of the cross, he has not been angry with them as they deserve.
Verses 4-7 contain the Psalmist's appeal.
Once more cease to be angry with us, it seems to be dragging on forever, please save us because of your mercy.
Verses 8-13 seem to be prose.
Once again God Jehovah will speak peaceably to his people but after he has done this they must not turn again to their foolishness.
The Bible teaches that people can lose their salvation after a true conversion. Compare Ezekiel 33:12-19; 2 Peter 2:20-22.
It also teaches that foolishness can be a salvational issue; I mean behaving in a way that does not make sense in the context of God's truth leads to sin and destruction. Compare Proverbs 26:11; Matthew 7:26-27. Remember though that God's truth seems to be foolish to the perishing, whose values are upside-down.
Those who have appropriately strong respect for Jehovah are never far from salvation because he wants to give it to them so that those who are far from him will see the value of serving him. In Jesus; mercy and truth, righteousness and peace all meet; he will show the right path to walk in.
Think about Jesus, how could some aspect of his life be imitated appropriately in your life?
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