Prayer for Deliverance (Psalm 69), Part 3

Hymn of Thanksgiving (verses 30-36)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2069:30-36&version=NIV

Through our difficulties we can anticipate deliverance and so praise God with hymns of thanksgiving. God will restore His people and reign as King of kings and Lord of lords, and all creation will join in singing His praises. As we praise God may we not forget the poor and needy. As citizens of God’s kingdom, may the world see God’s image in us.

Lord our God, we praise Your name in song and glorify You with thanksgiving. We sacrifice our aspirations to You. Thank You that You hear our cries. Heaven and earth praise You.

When we seek relief from a long-felt grief,

When oppressed by new temptations,

Lord, increase and perfect patience;

Show us that bright shore where we weep no more.

Nikolaus von Zinzendorf (1700-1760)

Prayer for Deliverance (Psalm 69), Part 2

Prayer Against Evil (verses 22-29)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2069:22-29&version=NIV

The needy often find themselves scorned, ignored and falsely accused. Yet when they call to the Lord, He hears and will bless them. As we openly express our feelings of anger in prayer to God, He will heal our pain. Jesus did not call down judgment on his persecutors; instead he forgave and prayed for his enemies. We may find ourselves beaten down today, but God will ultimately raise us up to sit in heaven with Christ Jesus.

God our Judge, we turn to you in our anger at our enemies. Help us to leave vengeance and judgment to You. We feel afflicted and in pain. May Your salvation protect us.

Prayer for Deliverance (Psalm 69), Part 1

When we suffer persecution for our loyalty to God we may pray to God for deliverance. The juxtaposition of cursing tormentors and Jesus praying for his tormentors reveals the gulf between type and antitype.

Call for Deliverance (verses 1-21)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2069:1-21&version=NIV

In our desperation we can call to God for deliverance. When we endure scorn and shame for His sake may we acknowledge our own guilt to God and allow our contrition to humble us before Him. Since no one is free from misery and suffering may we be sensitive and sympathetic to others in hardships.

God our Deliverer, save us. We feel worn out calling for help. Our own guilt is not hidden from You. Do not hide Your face from Your people in Jefferson County. Lord our God, fill us with love for those around us who scorn us and You.

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