PRAYING THE PSALMS
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Psalm 76 Almighty God, I worship You,I celebrate Your goodness and glory,dwelling among Your people,shining in splendour and majesty,filling us with awe and wonder.Lord, You are our Great Defender. So, when danger confronts meand darkness seeks to overwhelm me,Arise in power, O Lord.Drive out the darknessby Your perfect presence.Defeat every dangerby Your mighty power.Keep me
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Psalm 75 LORD God Almighty, I will praise You forever! You are with me in all Your glory,and You do marvelous works of grace in my life,every single day. I praise You, Lord! You are the Sovereign Judge of all humanity,the Faithful Sustainer of all the earth. You humble the arrogantand rebuke the wicked.You exalt
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Psalm 74This Psalm was composed as a prayer after the desecration and destruction of the Temple – the Gathering Place of God’s People for worship and prayer. As I meditate on this Psalm, it leads me to pray for the protection and blessing of the Church I am part of today. I invite you to
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Psalm 72 King of kings and Lord of lords,Ruler of heaven and earth,I bow in prayer for the rulers of this world,for kings and queens,presidents and prime ministers,and for all under their leadership,who govern the nations of the earth: Teach them Your ways of justice and righteousnessso that they may governfor Your gloryand for their
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Psalm 71 Sovereign LORD,You have been my Godmy whole life through.From infancy to the present day,my Shield and my Defence. Once I seemed so strong,but now I feel so weak.So many threats surround me,and danger lurks on every side.Those who oppose me seek my downfalland mercilessly target my life. But You, LORD,You are always with
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Psalm 70 O LORD,When I am under threat and in danger of deathSave me! Help me, LORD! Deliver me from those whomock me mercilessly,celebrate my struggles,plot and plan my fall.Bring on them Your justice:Confuse their conspiracies;Defeat their designs;Turn them back in shame.Save me! Help me, LORD! O LORD,All my hope is firmly in YouI will
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Psalm 69 Almighty God,Hear my honest prayeras I pour out my heart to Youin moments of utter desperation –treading water,lost at sea,no land in sight,swells so high,waves towering over me,choking,hoarse from screamingfor helpin vain,my criesswallowed by the wind,unheard,unheeded,no help at hand:“Help, LORD, help!” Wavesrise up to overwhelm me;Wavesnot made of water.Wavesof hatred and malicious lies,of
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Psalm 68 LORD, my God and KingWhen You rise up,When You draw near,Darkness scattersand Your people cheer! I rejoice in You, for You areOur Perfect Protector,I will not fear.Our Generous Provider,I will lack nothing.Our Loving Leader,I will follow You.Our Almighty Deliverer,I will overcome. I rejoice in You, for You are:Always with me,and always within,to rescue
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Psalm 67 Loving LORD,out of the storehouse of Your unending grace,pour out Your blessings upon meand upon all those I love,I humbly pray.As I live in Your favourand as Your power transforms meinto Your likeness,may all who encounter You-in-memarvel at Your goodnessand give You glory and praise. May the world be touched byYour justice,Your wisdom,and
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Psalm 66 Almighty God,How wondrous are Your awesome deeds,Your acts of power and kindness,Your glorious victories,and Your eternal reign.I stand in awe of You. You sustain my lifethrough the fiercest tests and trialsand bring me to a safe and prosperous place.You hear my every prayer,forgive my every sin,and shower me withYour unfailing love and mercy.
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