A Prayer for the Blessing of Preservation
[81] My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
but I have put my hope in your word.
[82] My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
[83] Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget your decrees.
[84] How long must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?
[85] The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
contrary to your law.
[86] All your commands are trustworthy;
help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
[87] They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
[88] In your unfailing love preserve my life,
that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
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[153] Look on my suffering and deliver me,
for I have not forgotten your law.
[154] Defend my cause and redeem me;
preserve my life according to your promise.
[155] Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out your decrees.
[156] Your compassion, Lord, is great;
preserve my life according to your laws.
[157] Many are the foes who persecute me,
but I have not turned from your statutes.
[158] I look on the faithless with loathing,
for they do not obey your word.
[159] See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love.
[160] All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Brother Ron, NDSMD
