This lesson is intended to accomplish two purposes. Psalm 109:19-20, "Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually. Praise Worship . (8) When David or any other biblical character prays an imprecation, you will observe that the matter is left entirely with God. Andr Matsoua (1899-1942 . In Zechariah 3:1 he is seen standing at the right hand of the man on trial, as the accuser does here Kidner, Psalms 73-150, pp. I ask for Your protection against all forms of evil. Punishment and vengeance belong to God. Hello world! June 2015 Ps. The requirements are rigorous for those who would thus pray. Oh God, let the mercy upon the wicked expire and let them run out of grace in Jesus name. While he is not entirely free from sin, he is right with God by His grace, and he is righteous with regard to the charges of his opponents. January 2018 The basis for Davids petition is then given in verses 2-5. April 2015 and wait expectantly. Wicked voices, you are all liars. Categories . Secondly, Gods lovingkindness causes Him to be especially touched by the pitiable condition of those who trust in Him and are afflicted. This explains why the enemies in the individual laments are so faceless, and it also helps to account for the fact that these psalms are usable by many different people in times of trouble. Black Berry Pin: 286431e3. March 2020 Protection prayer against evil. I'm sure you must be wondering why this type of prayer. Wars are waged to fight against leaders of evil nations . I come to Your refuge with gladness because You protect me from the devil's attack. The New Testament also contains curses. 34. 9. Verses 6-20 spell out the form which David believes this punishment should take. Let us learn from the severity of the Davids imprecations the intensity and the cruelty of his adversaries. In the previous verses (6-20) David has made an imprecation against his enemies. for the sudden transition lv. He will praise God for His deliverance in the midst of the congregation (v. 30). Judgment of God, visit invisible enemies who use their voices to torment my life, in the name of Jesus. We share the problems of others as prayer requests. The nature of the sin of the wicked against David is especially informative. Let us learn from this psalm that the most severe judgment is called down (and rightly so) upon the sin of character-assassination. Bible Verses about Government Leaders. Verse Concepts. David is accused by his enemies but is innocent of their charges. 10:21; Jer. He asks simply that God return on the wicked what they meted out to others, and what they therefore deserve. There are 18 verses in this psalm, and 11 of them are given to a sustained description of the character and activities of the wicked: v2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; v3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul. The inference seems to be that they have chosen to interpret Davids suffering as the evidence of his sin, just as Jobs friends reasoned about his condition. Spiritual Warfare July 2017 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong. Jezebel committed several wicked acts including her attempts to kill the prophet of God Elijah but Jezebel met with her destruction as predicted by the prophet of God. Lord. In addition this psalm will be used to address the broader subject of imprecatory prayers. Protect me from devastating enemies' actions. Sin is worse that we thought. Wicked voices from the foundation are serious spiritual problems. 189 Derek Kidner, Psalms 73-150 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1975), p. 388. Cursing was like a garment to the wicked (v. 18a), so let it become his only clothing (vv. 197 Kittel, as quoted by Leupold, p. 763. The accusers will finally be silenced when God reveals Himself as Davids defender. Proverbs 29:2. God's Will Versus My Will They accuse him, but he prays (for them, it would seem, v. 4).186 The underlying assumption is that David is suffering, not for his sin, but for righteousness sake: Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach; dishonor has covered my face. David asks God to look upon the prayers of his enemies as sin (v. 7b). 3ff. Verse Concepts. Likewise, those who are worthy of divine wrath are carefully defined. Secondly, David may have wanted his readers to give more thought to the one behind all accusation, Satan.191 Since the Hebrew word rendered accuser is translated satan, Satans role may well be indicated. We are thus judging the whole by one part. November 2016 Evil and Wicked Elders make evil plan against God people, we need weapon of spiritual warfare to fight all wicked elder. This blog is not associated with Pray Tell: An open forum on faith in South Texas. Oh Lord, expose every works of the wicked and put them to shame and public reproach in Jesus name. 1 Samuel 15:23 - He can easily overthrow a wicked king. Apparently as skinny as a shadow (v. 23), the psalmist also describes himself as one who is brushed aside as worthless, like a locust is shaken from a garment. But when a wicked man rules, people groan. 69:7-9). If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. 11 Let the creditor seize all that he has; And let strangers plunder the product of his labor. 3:16) and therefore these prayers have a lesson for us to learn. O God, it is Thou who dost know my folly, and my wrongs are not hidden from Thee (Ps. When Jesus taught the Sermon on the Mount he was not teaching a new law, but was reiterating what the law had always taught. 11:22). 32:5; 51:5). Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Incidentally, the Israelites did not seem to think Gods principles and promises were unreasonable when it came to national blessings, nor when the curses were directed toward their enemies. Psalms like these are called imprecatory Psalms. They are Psalms which ask God to curse, destroy, or remove an enemy of the writer. 26 Help me, O LORD my God; Save me according to Thy lovingkindness. Davids petition may seem harsh to us, but it is no more severe than what God taught and what He personally practiced in dealing with the wicked. Published by at April 5, 2021. We cannot hope thus to make our doctrine clear to the world. And let Thine enemies be scattered, and let those who hate Thee flee before Thee (Num. 9-10). April 2017 8. If Satan can be the cause of certain physical afflictions, we must relentlessly ask God for "gifts of healing" ( 1 Corinthians 12:9) to bring restoration. 1. 16, cf. . He is the Associate Pastor of a non-denominational church in Los Angeles, CA. "For now indeed I find Thy pow'r and Thine alone, Can change the leper's spots And melt the heart of stone." Lord may our cause leaders to call out for cleansing and have melted hearts to follow . 3:8-10), so the very severity with which the psalmist spoke may have shocked some of the wicked into facing the seriousness of their sin and turning them to repentance. Wind of destruction, destroy and blow away every evil words spoken against me by foundational voices in the name of Jesus. Therefore, on account of you Zion will be plowed as a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of ruins, And the mountain of the temple will become high places of a forest. Others like Cross have questioned the value of such psalms for public worship: We question the worth for Christian worship of such Psalms as express a spirit of vindictiveness. I open the heavens of my freedom and prosperity in the name of Jesus. As Paul put it, let us consider the goodness and the severity of God (Rom. 107:39-43). The reminder us that sin always brings destruction and death, that sin always against God, and that it is often the innocent who suffer because of sin. In the name of Jesus, I silence foundational evil voice speaking against my destiny. I think we have become entangled in a satanic conspiracy. To be soft on sin is to give it a greenhouse in which to grow. The problems which the imprecatory psalms have raised for the Christian have been answered by a variety of explanations, most of which seem inadequate or inaccurate.201 Before we become too critical of the psalmist and this type of psalm, let us make several observations which must be taken into account. At first blush you think how can a God who is love do the kinds of things the writers are asking Him to do? (May God in His power cause all the evil plots of the wicked against us to backfire upon them in Jesus name). 26:2). 191 The word accuser, or adversary (satan), is prominent in the psalm, coming again in verses 20 and 29, while the corresponding verb has already appeared in verse 4. 2:30-32). March 2015 Reflections on Torah are based on Rabbi Mordecai Silver's commentary from the early years of his ministry. December 2016 Now America is speeding down the same dark road. February 2016 (1Kings 21:5-16). Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. 1). Several who were asked to read this scripture passage in our teaching hour declined. (NASB). My Father, remove from the world of the living every wicked man or woman working against me in Jesus name. The arrogant cannot stand. Then the kings wrath subsided. David does not himself seek revenge, but he requests God to apply the principle of retribution to his foes. 25-32; Leupold, Psalms, pp. 184 J. J. Stewart Perowne, The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Zondervan [reprint], 1976), I, p. 305. And if Im making it general, For the dying and for those who love them. In each case, silence seems to work as an accompaniment. The encouragements that are there for us (vs.9-11) This Psalm presents a vivid picture of many of our secular and spiritual leaders in Nigeria and Africa at large. A year we need serious prayers against the spirit of lack and famine. August 2017 May 2018 Ezekiel 22:27 - Nations flourish and celebrate when they have just leaders. E219: A Prayer Against Wicked Leaders (Live From Cigars & Sermons) Psalms of War: Prayers That Literally Kick Ass is a collection, from the book of Psalms, regarding how David rolled in prayer. Should good be repaid with evil? I sit in Christ at the right hand of God's throne, far above all principalities and powers, and every satanic spirit operating on earth and everywhere else ( Eph. 287-288. My Father, bring your brutal judgement upon the wicked in Jesus name. My Father, remove by forces all wicked forces of my life in Jesus name. Esther 3:5-6 5When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he was enraged.6Yet having learned who Mordecais people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. May 2016 God's Training Program 13-14), but when he was afflicted they rejoiced, smiting and slandering him (vv. David makes his petition to God as one who is dependent on Him for righteousness (cf. In Psalm 109 the sin of Davids enemies is expressed almost entirely in terms of the wrongs they have committed against him.188 Elsewhere, however, it is shown that how the wicked treat the righteous is symptomatic of their rebellion against God (cf. (Romans 8:26,27) I pray for the spiritual gift of discernment. Sorry, but #1 could be perceived as extremely partisan and judgemental especially at times when a country or people are divided. God said that the sins of the fathers would be visited on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate God (Exod. Let his children wander about and beg; and let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes (vv. Other Psalms contain similar prayers for the punishment of evildoers: Do Thou add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into Thy righteousness. Andersons words here do not reflect his position, but are intended to bring the problem of the imprecatory prayers of the Bible into focus. Why isnt hell a terrible place of torment for Satan and his angels and sin? I bet you haven't heard these read, prayed, or sung in church against our formidable enemies and therein lies the Church . (3) The words of this psalm are not a wish, but a prophecy. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 201 There are many explanations for the severity of the imprecatory psalms. Destroy it! they yelled. No matter how perplexing the problem of imprecatory psalms may be, we cannot easily dismiss them. Verse Concepts. pp. In other words tell God how you really feel. God, release your thunder and fire to the camp of the wicked in Jesus name. 200 Derek Kidner, Psalms 1-72 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), pp. October 2018 Prayer for the Protection of Leaders Father, you are Lord over our beautiful nation. It takes serious deliverance to silence wicked voices from ones foundation. Not only did David ask justice for his foes, he now asks mercy for himself. vv. Let his years be few; let someone else take his position. November 2017 Clearly, evil rulers have NO authority unless God allowed them to continue in their seats of power ( John 19:11 ). 10:6 - When your debtors are refusing or are . The death of Davids foe would make his wife a widow and his children orphans (v. 9). In Psalm 139 while David prayed that God would slay the wicked (v. 19), he immediately opens his own heart to God, so that he may have his sins exposed and cleansed: Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way (Ps. Let all who would accuse David stand accused before God (v. 20). June 2017 Essentially I think the answer is that we have a distorted view of God, perverted by our own sin. Either the psalmist is self-deceived, a hypocrite or a liar. Oh Lord, arise in your power and pit an end to the wickedness of the wicked in my life in Jesus name. 22:22-24). Some have suggested that the person singled out in these verses is the leader of David's opposition. "God, hear my voice. 20:5; Deut. 19:21). February 2015 Who Is Jesus Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? For every wicked politician, leader, governor, authority, teacher, counselor or prince who is sowing injustice, we send destruction back onto you and your families in Jesus Name! David is innocent, yet his enemies have accused him of wrong-doing. Voices of wickedness speaking over my job and career, family and business, fall and die prematurely in the name of Jesus. Depression Every day, they hope to see me fail or fall by the wayside. A mans sins not only have dire consequences for him personally; they also adversely affect his family (cf. Wicked voices causing raging storms in my family, stop now in the name of Jesus. Powers that have vowed not to allow me rise, die with your vows in the name of Jesus. I move into another level of progress in the name of Jesus. I must ask you then, why does God send men to hell? The gallows, fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai, who spoke good on the kings behalf, is standing at the house of Haman.Then the king said, Hang him on it! 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Father, save the world from all powers of the wicked in Jesus name. Please purify me, mold me, fill me with you. For our civil authorities and all in the service of our courtry, let us pray to the Lord. From the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Ours is not the first age to be painfully and undeniably aware that our leaders are not always shepherds after Gods own heart (Jer 3:15). The days of his enemy should be few. They can program people for failure, sudden death, poverty, lack of helpers, failure at the edge of breakthrough, hardship, stagnancy and other negativities that are not part of Gods plan for his children. 4.4 Prayer for evil spirits to be removed. 12-13) of his enemy. Rather than inspire pity from his accusers, they despise him and wag their heads in contempt (v. 25). Do I not hate those who hate Thee, O Lord? As, says: Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the LORD our God and forsook him. also 12:5; 18:27; 35:10; 69:33; 72:4). They hate, but he loves (v. 5). My children, wife, husbands, etc., are all protected from wicked foundational voices in the name of Jesus. 19 Let it be to him as a garment with which he covers himself, And for a belt with which he constantly girds himself. I dont ask for the loved ones to let go or have a come-to-Jesus moment. You can submit your prayer request here, and we will interfere on your behalf. We will return to this subject below. 30 With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; And in the midst of many I will praise Him. Best to just pray for the leaders and trust that the prayer is heard. Do not let their false and hurting words of them touch me. Why is hell a place where people go? 1. When the psalmist prayed as he did in Psalm 109, he admitted his feelings and his desires (which were in accordance with Gods character and His covenant with men). Dear Father, I beg Your protection against the evil one's wickedness. ( Psalm 94:20-21 / ESV) Many European nations rejected God decades ago. I dont think it is as possible as we think to separate the sin from the sinner. Please save me from my enemies and their evil ways. Your email address will not be published. Exod. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. But that hope is, in fact, the one motivation to continue to pray and work for peace. Uncategorized; Tags . It is the word, incidentally, from which Satan derives his title and name, since he presses the case against the righteous with relish and with every artifice (cf. 5:5). Pray and declare that the work of your hand is blessed and is enjoying divine prosperity, in Jesus name. Let our Redeemer thoroughly plead our case! 37:12; 139:19-20). 9 Let his children be fatherless, And his wife a widow. Required fields are marked *. The upright see it, and are glad; but all unrighteousness shuts its mouth. (Jer. Zec. It is this verse, you will recall, that was applied to Judas, the betrayer of our Lord, prompting the disciples of our Lord to choose a replacement for Judas among them (cf. I come to Your refuge with joy for You shelter me against the attack of the devil. His knees are weak from fasting and his body is lean. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. Nevertheless, imprecatory prayers serve to remind us of two things. Preserve me from all peril, of the contrariness and traps of demons. Lord, arise in your power and dishonour every wicked power in my life in Jesus name. Today we shall be engaging in fasting and prayer against the wickedness of the wicked. 186 In Psalm 35 David illustrates the wickedness of his enemies by contrasting his mercy with their cruelty. The problem we face in Psalm 109 is one that is far broader than just one passage, or even one book of the Bible. I recover everything I have lost through the pronouncements and power of foundational wicked voices, in the name of Jesus. Shut up and speak no more in the name of Jesus. The Lord supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground (Ps. Some psalms are soothing, such as Psalm 23. David further prays for the financial ruin (vv. Pray and come against demons whose targets and assignment are the leaders of the body, their spouses, marriages and families; declare that they shall not prosper, in Jesus name. 17:14) is also the One who receives his petitions. Let those who oppress those under them taste what it is like to have an evil man over them. 7:3-5). Let us learn from the imprecatory psalms that a hard stand on sin is the best way to prevent sin. Copyright PrayTellBlog.com That said, I would dissent from the wordiness of these prayers. 10-11) and the family extinction (vv. Yet Thou, O Lord, knowest all their deadly designs against me; do not forgive their iniquity or blot out their sin from Thy sight. We should pray that God will make them powerless, remove them from office, and prevent them from gaining access to power. I personally believe that just as Gods prophecies left room for repentance and salvation (e.g. 28:1; 35:22; 83:1). I decree and declare that my life becomes too hot for evil voices to manipulate, in the name of Jesus. Matt. Davids petition is for Gods grace. 2. 185 Bernhard W. Anderson, Out of the Depths: The Psalms Speak for Us Today (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1974), pp. Dear God, we praise and thank You for Who You are: The Creator and Master of the Universe, and our Father who loves us and has sent Your Son Jesus to save us from our sins. Angels For instance, the New Testament has much to say about judgment, justice and condemnation. Proverbs 28:15. June 2018 We pray for these plans of evil to come to nothing. There is a change in the reference to Davids enemies in the plural (vv. 140:12). 24:1-8)later he was conscience-stricken for the spirit which had prompted this act (v. 5). If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. I believe that verses 1-5 are crucial to a correct understanding of imprecatory prayers because they inform us about the prerequisites for imprecation. Tucker makes the case that there is a war against Christians happening in America on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight:' TUCKER CARLSON: You always imagine in your mind's eye that it's evil men who destroy . Now David appeals to God to deal graciously with him on the basis of Gods character and Davids pitiable condition. May his children become fatherless, and his wife a widow. Verses 23-25 move from the wounded spirit (v. 22) of the psalmist to his pathetic physical condition, which is a result of oppression at the hand of his enemies. Let us not leave these introductory verses without learning that those who would pray a prayer similar to Davids must be like Davidthey must be those who praise God (not just petition Him), and those who are right before God and men. I believe that David responded as he did to his enemies because he was a man after Gods own heart. Our problem is that we look at sin and sinners more from a human viewpoint than from the divine. 1:20) as he did the man living with his fathers wife (1 Cor. 18:19-23; cf. Count his prayers as sins. To the demonic forces that are carrying out any assignments of witchcraft against the pastor, leaders, and members of _____ and spells, in the name of Jesus, your powers and strength are . Let us first consider the innocence of David, which qualifies him to pray as he does. Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy and the avenger. Five hundred years ago, with a candour that might surprise us, Cardinal Cajetan asked how the members of the church might lawfully go about removing a hypothetically wicked pope (the pope at the time was Julius II, il papa terribile; his predecessor was a Borgia and his successor a Medici). 194 Even in the New Testament the children of the wicked are said to suffer for the sins of their fathers, cf. Herod was a ruler in Bethlehem during the birth of Jesus, hearing about the birth of Jesus Christ he devised wicked plans to kill Jesus but his plans failed. May creditors seize his entire estate, and strangers take all he has earned. a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong. This prayer is a great one to use when you feel you are in need of protection from your enemies. (4) The psalms are not hastily scribbled personal vendettas, but carefully penned poetry. In verses 14-20 David continues to seek the punishment of his foes, but his petition is based upon a slightly different argument. (3) Whatever problems we may have with the imprecations of the Old Testament, the tension between justice and mercy, love and hate, is not a matter of law versus grace or Old Testament versus New Testament. 5 Thus they have repaid me evil for good, And hatred for my love. 30 prayer points to end the wickedness of the wicked. I even preached a sermon a few weeks ago titled. The spirit of Jesus spoke of forgiveness even upon those who did him to death. But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. Paul cursed Elymas for resisting the gospel (Acts 13:6-11) and damned any who would pervert it (Gal. Christianity is meekness, gentleness, peace. Here are some scriptures that can guide our praye rs so that GOD can render HIS judgments and verdicts against evil: View Comments (13) . This sounds so pious, but frequently it is simply gossip by another label. Do not let the false and hurting words touch me. For your glory, in Jesus' name, So Very Amen. Release fire into the gathering of my detractors in Jesus' name. Psalm 2: 10-12 CEV: Be . July 2022 17 He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. 32:35), as well as a quotation from Proverbs 25:21ff. 12:17-21), he uses an Old Testament passage from the Book of Deuteronomy as his proof-text (Rom. Evil pronouncement from wicked voices from my foundation, I send you back to senders in the name of Jesus. "Prayer Against Every Evil" (prayer text below) RELATED PRAYERS: * The Chaplet of St Michael of Archangel - https://youtu.be/csrTDYi2fMQ * Prayer to St Mich. Psalm 109 is vastly different from a voodoo curse. According to Perowne, there are no less than 30 anathemas pronounced upon Davids enemies in this one psalm.184 David not only seeks the punishment of his enemy but also the painful consequences brought on his family: Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. Oh Lord, enter into the territory of the wicked and destroy all they have gathered to carry out their evil plots in Jesus name. Because they have cursed David, they will be put to shame if God blesses him (v. 28). We know also that all Scripture is profitable (2 Tim. The most plausible explanation is that David is moving from the general to the specific. (or: Which Heresy Will You Give Up for Lent? Bible verses about Bad Leadership. 21:24; Lev. September 2015 Haman a very wicked man decided in his wicked mind to destroy a whole nation just because Mordecai, a Jew refused to bow down to him. If Saul were the enemy in mind, the punishment would simply be to receive in return what he had meted out to David. Pray with the Scriptures to cancel the evil plans of the enemy. 10. I am not alone, I am sealed by the . 45 Prayers against Wicked Voice from my Foundation, 40 Prayers For God Fearing Man For Marriage. in your presence. After all, the sins of the fathers are visited on the children who hate God (Deut. Everyone must submit to governing authorities. My Father, make me untouchable to the forces of the wicked in Jesus name. I give glory to God for his victory over wicked evil voices pronouncing evil in my life. I declare a sword is against their treasures and they will be robbed, according to Jeremiah 50:37. Imprecations are prayers for the punishment of the wicked. This same principle was expressed in the Book of Proverbs: The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of the righteous (Prov. Fill the following form: You have entered an incorrect email address! Put an end to his evil-making against your image bearers and Jesus' church, in Ukraine and Russia. The righteous will rejoice (58:10). Foundational voices saying the problems that troubled my ancestors will trouble me, die in the name of Jesus. Godly men and women prayed to God about their enemies, and they specified (on the basis of Gods word) what they felt should happen to them. Conversely, the Old Testament teaches us to love our neighbor and not to seek vengeance. You may wish to challenge me by stressing that while we must hate sin, we should not hate the sinner. 4.2 Prayers against witchcraft. I personally believe that the final step of church discipline involves turning the sinner over to Satan (under Gods sovereign control, cf. You are " sovereign over all kingdoms .". III. Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe, Her priests instruct for a price And her prophets divine for money Yet they lean on the LORD saying, "Is not the LORD in our midst? O Lord, empower my prayer altar by fire. Dear Father, I seek Your protection from the wickedness of the evil one. There are six things the LORD hates no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent. Prayers of imprecation for the destruction of the wicked are to be found throughout the entire Word of God.
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