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Psalm 69:29b "Let Your salvation, O God, set me on high..."
Day 311 – Psalm 69
“Let Your salvation, O God, set me on high…” Psalm 69:29b
THE ESSENCE OF IMPRECATORY PRAYERS
There are a number of things that make up the essence of imprecatory prayers. The following may be noted:-
1. Anguish
This is brought on by deep suffering. It is virtually impossible to measure the depth of pain and anguish sustained by victims of wicked plots and deeds.
2. Anger
This anger is understandable, because of uncalled for oppressive and cruel deeds. When there is a blatant disregard shown by perpetrators of evil, those who suffer, often nurse a deep but helpless sense of anger.
3. Appeal
This is the third element. The sufferer turns to God and pours out his heart, appealing for Divine justice to be served.
A STIRRING OF THE HEART TO EXERCISE FAITH
Not many are able to exercise faith when they have had to endure great suffering. Many give up hope. They resign themselves to their fate! The psalmist David teaches us how we can and must exercise faith with even greater hope when everything seems hopeless.
“But I am poor and sorrowful;
Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high.”
Psalm 69:29