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Prayer from Psalm 137: Expectations

by Chris on 23. Mar, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 144 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

Sometimes, Lord, I am expected to sing praises.  But all I can manage are the blues. Sometimes I am expected to forgive.  But all I want is revenge. Sometimes I am expected to bloom where I’m planted.  But all I want is to be uprooted and planted somewhere else. Most of the time I fall short [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 136: Persevering Passion

by Chris on 22. Mar, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 143 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

 One thing I know for sure, Lord–your passion for people perseveres. It was your passion for people that drove you to craft humankind and create our home. It was your passion for people that compelled you choose and champion a nation that would bless all nations. It is your passion for people that led you to put food on my [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 133: Thank God for Friends

by Chris on 09. Mar, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 140 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

The names and faces of my friends.  That’s one of the highest things, Lord, on my list of what’s good in life. There’s nothing more pleasant than knowing I’m not on this journey alone. My friends are a source of refreshment and renewal. I count them as one of your greatest and most abundant blessings. Thank you [...]

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