Mid Afternoon Meditation 10-31-18

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May he endure[a] as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.
6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth. 
7 In his days may the righteous flourish
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. Psalm 72: 5-7

Is there a connection between righteousness? What is that connection?

Morning Direction from Scripture 10-29-18

May he endure[a] as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.
6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth. 
7 In his days may the righteous flourish
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. Psalm 72: 5-7

What happens when righteousness doesn’t flourish under a king?

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The Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland

 

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-28-18

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May he endure[a] as long as the sun,
    as long as the moon, through all generations.
6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
    like showers watering the earth. 
7 In his days may the righteous flourish
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. Psalm 72: 5-7

What does the picture of the king being like rain falling on a mown field mean to you?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-22-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72:1-4

Who are the afflicted among us?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-21-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72:1-4

How is God leading you to pray for our leaders?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-19-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72:1-4

How does God defend?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-18-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72:1-4

What is the fruit of righteousness?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-17-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 72:1-4

What do the mountains signify in this Psalm?

Morning Direction From Scripture 10-16-18

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Endow the king with your justice, O God,
    the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
    your afflicted ones with justice.

3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
    and save the children of the needy;
    may he crush the oppressor. Psalm 72:1-4

What is the believer’s role in bringing justice to a nation?