April 22
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PSALM 35 LET THOSE WHO SEEK EVIL BE PUT TO SHAME!
Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me!
2 Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help!
3 Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers!
Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!”
4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life!
Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me!
5 Let them be like chaff before the wind,
with the angel of the LORD driving them away!
6 Let their way be dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them!
7 For without cause they hid their net for me;
without cause they dug a pit for my life.
8 Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!
And let the net that he hid ensnare him;
let him fall into it—to his destruction! – Psalm 35:1-8
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LORD, BRING JUSTICE TO YOUR PEOPLE by ILMA
Lord, take justice in your hands when wickedness beset your saints
Bring shame to those who plot and scheme evil and twist the truth
You are the God of my salvation, rescue me from their manipulation
Let them be like chaff before the wind, drive them away in oblivion
These evil men love to put themselves on a pedestal and be worshiped
Let their plans to deceive your people not emerge and be halted
They devise to scheme and control things to their gain
Let their tactics not take place, send quickly your angels
May your promise to defend your beloved servants ensue
Let them experience your wrath and bring us justice, Lord.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think David prays like this when we are told to love our enemies?
• Why do you think this kind of prayer is Spirit and truth filled prayer?