Category Archives: prayer

the complaint department

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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a prayer of disruption

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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survival technique

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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when the pressure mounts

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

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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he is listening

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

he is listening Psalm 54:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 54:1 God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might! Psalm 54:2 God, hear my prayer; listen to the words from my mouth. he is listening David’s enemies are at … Continue reading →

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knee warfare

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

knee warfare Psalm 52:6-7 (JDV) Psalm 52:6 The righteous will see and fear, and they will derisively say about that “hero,” Psalm 52:7 “Here is the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of … Continue reading →

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our high spot

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

our high spot Psalm 46:7 (JDV) Psalm 46:7 Yahveh of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high spot. Selah. our high spot Just in case we didn’t catch the imagery of verse five, where the psalmist … Continue reading →

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we get frantic, he is faithful

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

we get frantic, he is faithful Psalm 44:23-26 (JDV) Psalm 44:23 Wake yourself up, Lord! Why are you sleeping? Get up! Don’t reject us forever! Psalm 44:24 Why are you hiding and forgetting our misery and oppression? Psalm 44:25 You … Continue reading →

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when God is being unfair

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

when God is being unfair Psalm 44:17-19 (JDV) Psalm 44:17 All this has happened to us, but we have not forgotten you or betrayed your covenant. Psalm 44:18 Our hearts have not turned back; our tracks have not strayed from … Continue reading →

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I will still praise him

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

I will still praise him Psalm 43:4-5 (JDV) Psalm 43:4 Then I will come to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise you with the lyre, God, my God. Psalm 43:5 Why, my throat, are … Continue reading →

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