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Prayer from Psalm 58: Power Down

This entry is part 58 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

O LORD, those in power misuse their power.  They employ authority to benefit themselves.  They only look out for number one. But not you, LORD.  You rightly use power.  You employ authority to benefit others.  You look out for every one. So make them like a lion with no teeth.  Make them like a river with no source.  [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 57: The Movie of My Life

This entry is part 57 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God Most High, today my life is a tragic tale.  It’s like I’m starring in a National Geographic documentary.  I’m the young and frail animal pursued by seasoned and chiseled lions.  It won’t be long before these hurtful humans in my life devour me. But God Most High, you are the one in charge.  They may be actors but you [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 56: Attacked

This entry is part 56 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God, all day long people attack me.  All day long people pursue me.  All day long people discredit me. Their wickedness makes me weep.  Their terror makes me teary.  But I know you know.  You see it all.  You’ve even recorded each salty drop from my eyes. And in the end, my trust is still in you.  [...]

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