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Praying the Psalms: Thu, 20 Sep – Psalm 71 ~ don’t let me be disgraced
My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the clutches of cruel oppressors. O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood. [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Wed, 19 Sep – Psalm 70 ~ May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.
“Please, God, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. May those who try to kill me be humiliated and put to shame.” [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Tue, 18 Sep – Psalm 69 ~ Rescue me, O God, by your saving power.
Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck…. I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me. [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Mon, 17 Sep – Psalm 68 ~ The Lord gives the word, and a great army brings the good news.
Let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy. Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord — rejoice in his presence! [Read more…]
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – 16 Sep – Mark 8:27-35 ~ “Who do you say I am?”
“If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.” [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Sat, 15 Sep – Psalm 67 ~ May God be merciful and bless us.
May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere. [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Fri, 14 Sep – Psalm 66 ~ Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!
Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing his praises. Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling. [Read more…]
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Praying the Psalms: Thu, 13 Sep – Psalm 65 ~ You, O God, are the hope of everyone on earth.
Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy. [Read more…]
