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Tag Archives: Psalms
Prayer About Meditation on God’s Word
Prayer and meditation on God’s message in the Bible builds spiritual strength. Psalm 119:97-104 describes the equipping power of the Word of God as a psalmist prays to the Lord. He begins, “O how I love your law! It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, christianity, life, meditation, poetry, Prayer, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:97-104, Psalms, religion, Word of God
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A Prayer for the President
On this icy (in Kansas) day after Presidents Day in the United States, I meditate on the prayer recorded in Psalm 72. The psalm is a prayer for Israel’s king. In some verses (11, 17), the universal appeal suggests anticipation … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, church shootings, compassion, faith, fear, justice, leadership, life, Parkland, poor, poverty, Prayer, President Trump, President's Day, Psalm 72, Psalms, religion, safety, school shootings, security, social justice, vulnerable
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A Prayer to Proclaim God’s Might to Another Generation
“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, evangelism, faith, faith and polltics, faithfulness, heritage, heritage of faith, legacy, Prayer, Psalm 71, Psalms, relationships
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A Prayer When God Seems to Hide
Frustration mounts in prayer when it seems that God does not hear, or prayer. If one prays concerning persecution of Christians in a nation, or prays for relief from economic or other social injustice, he or she may want to … Continue reading
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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Tagged #metoo, assault, christianity, faith, life, poetry, Prayer, Psalm 69, Psalms, recovery, relationships, religion, security, spouse abuse
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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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Prayer when Hurricanes and Fires Destroy
As we contemplate the devastating losses experienced from flooding and wildfires in the United States, many are responding by donating money or supplies to charitable organization or donating their time to help clean up or rebuild. Many also are praying … Continue reading
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Tagged chaplaincy, chaplains, christianity, faith, fires, Georgia National Guard, God, Hurricane Irma, hurricanes, National Guard, Psalm 118, Psalms, relationships, religion, resilience, theodicy
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