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Prayer from Psalm 119:97-104: The Scarecrow Who Got a Brain

by on 04. Apr, 2012 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 123 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

I’ve never considered myself wise, Lord. Most have more common sense than I. Many celebrate smarts greater than mine. Sometimes I feel like the Scarecrow–”I would not be just a nuffin’; My head all full of stuffin’; My heart all full of pain; I would dance and be merry; Life would be a ding-a-derry; If I [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 119:49-56: Song to My Lips

by on 29. Mar, 2012 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 121 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

Lord, I was suffering.  I was no longer singing. There was no hymn in my heart.  There were no lyrics on my lips. I was mad because I was mistreated.  Those mean people made off with the music of my life. But now, Lord, your counsel brings comfort.  Your word brings hope. Because of you, I [...]

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