How should we pray when dealing with ungodliness, deceitfulness, and unjust treatment? The Bible offers us examples of such prayers in the Book of Psalms.
“Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!” [1]
“For You are the God of my strength; why do You cast me off? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” [2]
“Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God.” [3]
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” [4]
“Yes, Heavenly Father, when we experience ill-treatment from others, lead us into Your presence where there is exceedingly great joy. Even music and songs of praise! Please fill us with hope. Praise You for helping to shine in a world that desperately needs Your light. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
[1] Psalm 43:1
[2] Psalm 43:2
[3] Psalm 43:3-4
[4] Psalm 43:5
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