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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 15: Good Company

This entry is part 15 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

LORD, I’ve learned that you love to spend time with lovers.  You enjoy the company of those who treat people right–those who tell the truth, refuse to spread gossip, act neighborly, keep their word, serve the poor, and stand up for others.  Those are the kind of people you strengthen and encourage. I wonder–do you enjoy my company? [image]

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