Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me;
turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me.
5 Blow them away like chaff in the wind—
a wind sent by the angel of the Lord.
6 Make their path dark and slippery,
with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
7 I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.
8 So let sudden ruin come upon them!
Let them be caught in the trap they set for me!
Let them be destroyed in the pit they dug for me.
9 Then I will rejoice in the Lord.
I will be glad because he rescues me.
10 With every bone in my body I will praise him:
“Lord, who can compare with you?
Who else rescues the helpless from the strong?
Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?”
Malicious witnesses testify against me.
They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.
12 They repay me evil for good.
I am sick with despair.
13 Yet when they were ill, I grieved for them.
I denied myself by fasting for them,
but my prayers returned unanswered. Psalm 35:4-13
Lillie-Put 
I’m relieved to read David’s turmoil’d writings–sometimes my thoughts, prayers spin like a cyclone due to my emotions. I have wanted revenge…now I’ve modified that to a desire for Justice (yes, with a Big J). I have felt so ‘done-in’ and been achingly grateful that God rescues me time and time again. And I’ve quite recently been so discouraged that my prayers for my neighbors seem to have been for nought…but maybe I’ve planted seeds. Happy Blessed New Year, dear Pastor J–I’m so grateful to have you as my brother ❤
And I am grateful that you are my sister. We may not have the opportunity to meet here on the earth but please do come by in Heaven or during the Thousand year reign and check out my new digs.
Will I need a map? Or do I just look for the guy with those 2 cones on his head? PS–I’ll probably be sending you an e-update on my HOPE bonanza–the blessings are raining down like cats and doggies!
Praise God for the Hope Bonanza…and I sincerely hope I do not have to wear those when I get to Heaven! 🙂
Hahahaha!
PS 2: You know Ben, of Another Red Letter Day, right? Well, he always makes a point of specifying that he’s my “little brother”–sheesh, I’m not That Old!!! 🙂 🙂
Well he’s older than me so I guess I would be the baby in the family huh?
I guess… gosh, I get tired of having to be the older responsible one! 🙂 🙂
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Happy New Year Pastor “J”…..may the Lord enrich your life and expand the impact of your ministry in ways that you never imagined in 2017….Shalom, Kim
Thank you Kim and may His light shine upon your pathway into a greater glory!
You’re welcome Pastor “J” and thank you…I receive that blessing in Jesus’ Name!….Amen!
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