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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 53: Your Neighbor and Your God

This entry is part 53 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

When we stop seeking you, God, we start serving ourselves. I’ve seen it again and again.  Person after person marginalizes you.  And before long, they marginalize those around them. We simply do not love neighbor when we do not first love you. When we write you out of the Story everyone suffers. Especially you. [image]

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Prayer from Psalm 52: Rooted

This entry is part 52 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

 A life without you God is like a tree without roots. Trusting in possessions and power is like trusting in a dry and dusty creek.  But a life with you God is like a tree with deep roots. Trusting in your persevering love is like trusting in a cold and steady stream.   [images]

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