Posted On: Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 am
“O LORD, oppose those who oppose me.
Fight those who fight against me.
Put on your armor, and take up your shield.
Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.
Blow them away like chaff in the wind—
a wind sent by the angel of the LORD.
Make their path dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.”
Psalm 35:1–2, 5–7
encouragement for today
This Psalm illustrates that we can bring all our troubles and feelings to God, even vengeful and fear-filled ones. Here the psalmist is desperate, and he expresses to God his fears and overwhelming desire to escape. We can do the same, bringing all our troubles and feelings to God in prayer. What do you need to express to God today? His ear is always attuned to you, in love.
—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions
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