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Prayer from Psalm 82: God’s Prayer for The Powerful

by on 17. Nov, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 82 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God, every time the powerful meet together, you take a seat at their table. Though unseen, you see. Though unaddressed, you address. And you say to them, ”Strengthen the weak.  Stand up for the orphans.  Rescue the needy.  Pursue the wicked.” But the powerful ignore your words.  They fail to consider your call. Therefore, God, take charge.  Take over. Do [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 72: A Prayer for Leaders

by on 27. Oct, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 72 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God, raise up leaders who run after righteousness. Nominate leaders who nurture the needy. Select leaders who stand against the selfish. And once you place them in power, terminate term limits. Keep them in office as long as the sun sets and the moon rises. Then, eliminate jurisdiction restrictions. Let their authority reach from sea to shining sea. Do [...]

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