#imprecatory prayers

[fierysword]

I think something we can learn from the imprecatory psalms is that it's normal to be enraged with those who hurt us, but we should give it to God—and trust God—instead of letting the rage fester and eat away at us. Some of the psalms say things that aren't so nice—and God understands. It helps to get it out.

[fierysword]

My reaction when I prove I was sexually harassed repeatedly & the cofounder allows the predator in a position of power saying “he said he’s changed and we are trying hard to believe it, so I hope you can put this in gods hands and let him handle it”

[fierysword]

1 Help us all, Shaddai, for the godly cease to exist! The faithful fade and fail among this people. 2 It seems that everyone speaks falsely with their neighbors, with flattering lips and dishonest hearts. 3 God will silence all flattering lips, still all lying tongues- 4 all those who say, "Who has any say over us? We shall say what we like, and prevail!" 5 God says, "I will now arise, because of the pain of the poor and the needy. I will give them the well-being they long for." 6 These words of God are like pure silver, refined in the fire seven times. 7-8 She shall preserve the poor and guard them forever from this hard-hearted generation.

Psalm 12 (feminine translation from Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra)

Possible uses of this psalm:

Pray for the poor

Overcome malicious gossip

Relieve anxiety (repeat verse 7)

Still the voices of rumor mongers

Protect against oppression

1 is sourced from Swallows Nest, 2-4 from Power of the Psalms by Anna Riva, 5 from My New Everyday Prayer Book by Brother ADA

[fierysword]

1 In the Eternal One I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Fly away, like a bird, to the mountains": 2 There is no easy escape from the inner attacks of darkness. The arrows of fear pierce my heart. 3 The foundation of my self-esteem is destroyed. How can I be upright, or do what I need to do? 4 Yet God is within my body, which is Her holy temple. She also dwells in the heavens and sees us, tests us all. 5 Though She lets those with integrity endure many trials, Her soul hates those who love violence. 6 She will send fire and brimstone and a scorching wind to destroy the despair that attacks me. 7 For God is loving and just, and always does what is right. Those who act with integrity shall surely behold Her face.

Psalm 11 (feminine translation from Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra)

Possible uses of this psalm:

1. Pray against inner enemies like despair, fear, and a sense of worthlessness

2. Triumph over adversities

3. Righteous retribution against foes

1 is sourced from Swallows Nest, 2 from Power of the Psalms by Anna Riva, 3 from My New Everyday Prayer Book by Brother ADA

[jkoessler]

Managing Our Angry Prayers

Sometimes when we pray, we are angry with other people. On other occasions, we pray because we are angry with God. How should we manage our angry prayers?

Sometimes when we pray, we are angry with other people. On other occasions, we pray because we are angry with God. When Jonah prayed, it was both. After delivering what may be the shortest and most successful sermon in preaching history, Jonah prayed an angry prayer in which he took God to task for his mercy and then begged for death.   You might think that Jonah would be happy. Instead, the…

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