Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
uncensored prayers
uncensored prayers Psalm 56:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 56:5 They twist my words all day long; all their thoughts against me are evil. Psalm 56:6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps while they wait to cut my throat. … Continue reading
when I am, I will not be
when I am, I will not be Psalm 56:3-4 (JDV) Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can … Continue reading
stomped on
stomped on Psalm 56:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 56:1 Be gracious to me, God, because a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long.Psalm 56:2 My adversaries trample me all day, because many arrogantly fight against me. stomped … Continue reading
praying out
praying out Psalm 55:22-23 (JDV) Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on Yahveh, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.Psalm 55:23 God, you will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of … Continue reading
smooth swords
Psalm 55:20-21 (JDV) Psalm 55:20 My friend acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant. Psalm 55:21 His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they … Continue reading
the complaint department
the complaint department Psalm 55:15-19 (JDV) Psalm 55:15 Let death take them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, because evil is in their homes and inside them. Psalm 55:16 But I am calling to God, and Yahveh … Continue reading
hurt by a friend
hurt by a friend Psalm 55:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 55:12 Now it is not an enemy who is insulting me – otherwise I could bear it; it is not an adversary who rises up against me – otherwise I could hide … Continue reading
a prayer of disruption
a prayer of disruption Psalm 55:9-11 (JDV) Psalm 55:9 Lord, confuse and confound their speech, because I see violence and strife in the city; Psalm 55:10 day and night they make the rounds on its walls. Crime and trouble are … Continue reading
survival technique
survival technique Psalm 55:4-8 (JDV) Psalm 55:4 My heart writhes within me; terrors of death sweep over me. Psalm 55:5 Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. Psalm 55:6 I said, “If only I had wings like a … Continue reading
when the pressure mounts
when the pressure mounts Psalm 55:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 55:1 God, listen to my prayer and do not hide from my request for help. Psalm 55:2 Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my … Continue reading
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