September 18
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PSALM 39 DELIVER ME FROM MY WRONGDOINGS
7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
8 Deliver me from all my transgressions.
Do not make me the scorn of the fool!
9 I am mute; I do not open my mouth,
for it is you who have done it.
10 Remove your stroke from me;
I am spent by the hostility of your hand.
11 When you discipline a man with rebukes for sin,
you consume like a moth what is dear to him;
surely all mankind is a mere breath! Selah
12 “Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry;
hold not your peace at my tears!
For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like all my fathers.
13 Look away from me, that I may smile again,
before I depart and am no more!” – Psalm 39:7-13
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
My Lord, I plead you to deliver me from my wrongdoings
Do not let me follow my nature and satisfy my cravings
Without your Spirit, I will not be able to praise you
Without your love, I will be desperate and without hope
I confess to you all my sins; forgive me for displeasing you
Discipline me constantly so I won’t get waylaid and lost
Give me strength to face all temptations with courage
Never leave me so I can triumph over evil and be righteous
Rescue me from the flesh that keeps me away from your will
Keep me in your love so that I will please you and turn away from sin
Grant me peace that surpasses all understanding and give me wisdom
I will be lost without your mercy, amazing grace and steadfast love.
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REFLECTION
• How can a believer stay on track on following God’s will in this crazy world?