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Prayer of a Parent
The words of a mother in Proverbs 31 reflect what her prayers must have been for a son who would become a ruler. Although he is identified as Lemuel, a name otherwise unknown in the Bible, some have suggested that … Continue reading
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A Prayer for Recovery from Assault
The tentacles of sadness entwine And enwrap me, suffocating mind, Dispelling thought; driving off will to dine, Their dark ink clouds, creative urges blind, O God, in my horror I want to scream But restrain my shout – will any … Continue reading
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Prayer to God who Avenges the Victim
Our God loves justice; injustice causes him to don his armor and “go to war.” The psalmist prays, “Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob” (Psalm 99:4). Many in the … Continue reading
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Tagged #metoo, Aaron, christianity, David, discipline, faith, focus, frustration, Hebrews 12, holiness, holy, injustice, integrity, justice, life, Moses, Prayer, Psalm 99, Psalms, relationships, religion, Samuel, spiritual scars, worship
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