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The Lord's Prayer: A Warrior's Blueprint — Stay in the Wake of Jesus | KIB 495 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description There's a reason Jesus taught us to pray the way He did. In this episode, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake unpack the Lord's Prayer as a battle plan for the remnant—how to fight from your prayer closet, carry the Father's name with integrity, and stay in the wake of Jesus as He breaks the currents of this world. You'll learn practical strategies to confront the enemy's counterfeits (e.g., “Feast of the Beast”), protect marriages, dismantle shame, pray imprecatory Psalms (like Psalm 35) biblically, and stand on promises such as Psalm 34:19–20 for protection and healing. Includes intercession for children, marriages, and those under occult-driven attacks, plus keys for overcoming offense, walking in forgiveness, and pursuing holistic restoration.

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Psalm 35

When enemies arise, what will be your response? In this Psalm David gives us a great example of how to handle persecution, opposition and even false accusation.

Great Is the LordOf David.1Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me;fight against those who fight against me!2Take hold of shield and bucklerand rise for my help!3Draw the spear and javelinagainst my pursuers!Say to my soul,“I am your salvation!”4 Let them be put to shame and dishonorwho seek after my life!Let them be turned back and disappointedwho devise evil against me!5Let them be like chaff before the wind,with the angel of the Lord driving them away!6Let their way be dark and slippery,with the angel of the Lord pursuing them!7For without cause they hid their net for me;without cause they dug a pit for my life.8Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!And let the net that he hid ensnare him;let him fall into it—to his destruction!9Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord,exulting in his salvation.10All my bones shall say,“O Lord, who is like you,delivering the poorfrom him who is too strong for him,the poor and needy from him who robs him?”11 Malicious witnesses rise up;they ask me of things that I do not know.12 They repay me evil for good;my soul is bereft.13But I, when they were sick—I wore sackcloth;I afflicted myself with fasting;I prayed with head bowed on my chest.14I went about as though I grieved for my friend or my brother;as one who laments his mother,I bowed down in mourning.15But at my stumbling they rejoiced and gathered;they gathered together against me;wretches whom I did not knowtore at me without ceasing;16like profane mockers at a feast,they gnash at me with their teeth.17How long, O Lord, will you look on?Rescue me from their destruction,my precious life from the lions!18I will thank you in the great congregation;in the mighty throng I will praise you.19 Let not those rejoice over mewho are wrongfully my foes,and let not those wink the eyewho hate me without cause.20For they do not speak peace,but against those who are quiet in the landthey devise words of deceit.21They open wide their mouths against me;they say, “Aha, Aha!Our eyes have seen it!”22 You have seen, O Lord; be not silent!O Lord, be not far from me!23Awake and rouse yourself for my vindication,for my cause, my God and my Lord!24 Vindicate me, O Lord, my God,according to your righteousness,and let them not rejoice over me!25Let them not say in their hearts,“Aha, our heart's desire!”Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up.”26Let them be put to shame and disappointed altogetherwho rejoice at my calamity!Let them be clothed with shame and dishonorwho magnify themselves against me!27Let those who delight in my righteousnessshout for joy and be gladand say evermore,“Great is the Lord,who delights in the welfare of his servant!”28Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousnessand of your praise all the day long.

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Fall asleep to special Psalm devotionals at https://www.sleeppsalms.com Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 35:27.  Welcome to "Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes," a tranquil oasis of serenity for your weary soul. In each episode, you'll embark on a soothing journey guided by the wisdom of the most popular book of the Bible, the book of Psalms. Bishop T.D. Jakes' calming voice and gentle prayers will lull you into a peaceful state of mind, perfect for restful sleep or deep meditation. Allow each profound devotional soothe your soul every night. Let the verses of the Psalms cradle your thoughts and provide solace, allowing you to drift into a night of tranquil slumber. Let the Lord be your shepherd tonight, and fall asleep to God's word. Join us as we embark on a profound exploration of these timeless scriptures, nurturing both your spirit and your dreams. Download the Pray.com app for more Bible stories to last a lifetime. To learn more about Bishop T.D. Jakes visit https://tdjenterprises.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Psalm 35English Standard VersionOf David.35 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me;    fight against those who fight against me!2 Take hold of shield and buckler    and rise for my help!3 Draw the spear and javelin    against my pursuers!Say to my soul,    “I am your salvation!”4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor    who seek after my life!Let them be turned back and disappointed    who devise evil against me!5 Let them be like chaff before the wind,    with the angel of the Lord driving them away!6 Let their way be dark and slippery,    with the angel of the Lord pursuing them!7 For without cause they hid their net for me;    without cause they dug a pit for my life.8 Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!And let the net that he hid ensnare him;    let him fall into it—to his destruction!9 Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord,    exulting in his salvation.10 All my bones shall say,    “O Lord, who is like you,delivering the poor    from him who is too strong for him,    the poor and needy from him who robs him?”11 Malicious witnesses rise up;    they ask me of things that I do not know.12 They repay me evil for good;    my soul is bereft.13 But I, when they were sick—    I wore sackcloth;    I afflicted myself with fasting;I prayed with head bowed on my chest.14     I went about as though I grieved for my friend or my brother;as one who laments his mother,    I bowed down in mourning.15 But at my stumbling they rejoiced and gathered;    they gathered together against me;wretches whom I did not know    tore at me without ceasing;16 like profane mockers at a feast,    they gnash at me with their teeth.17 How long, O Lord, will you look on?    Rescue me from their destruction,    my precious life from the lions!18 I will thank you in the great congregation;    in the mighty throng I will praise you.19 Let not those rejoice over me    who are wrongfully my foes,and let not those wink the eye    who hate me without cause.20 For they do not speak peace,    but against those who are quiet in the land    they devise words of deceit.21 They open wide their mouths against me;    they say, “Aha, Aha!    Our eyes have seen it!”22 You have seen, O Lord; be not silent!    O Lord, be not far from me!23 Awake and rouse yourself for my vindication,    for my cause, my God and my Lord!24 Vindicate me, O Lord, my God,    according to your righteousness,    and let them not rejoice over me!25 Let them not say in their hearts,    “Aha, our heart's desire!”Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up.”26 Let them be put to shame and disappointed altogether    who rejoice at my calamity!Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor    who magnify themselves against me!27 Let those who delight in my righteousness    shout for joy and be glad    and say evermore,“Great is the Lord,    who delights in the welfare of his servant!”28 Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousness    and of your praise all the day long.

In meekness we must love our neighbors. God, whom we trust, will take care of our enemies.

We all have things we want to be delivered from, and sometimes our deliverance from those things feels delayed. In this message from Psalm 35, Pastor Louis reminds us to keep fighting our battles by doing more kneeling in prayer while remembering the resurrection of Jesus guarantees that your eternal deliverance is coming.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 35:26–27, David Platt prays for those who delight in our righteousness and help us live faithfully. Explore more content from Radical.

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❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 35: www.ESV.org/Psalm35 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

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God rescues and takes pleasure in the wellbeing of His servants.

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May 10, 250 years ago, was the first meeting of the 2nd Continental Congress. This gathering of patriots led to the Declaration of Independence. Today, we went over the opening prayer at the 1st convention, which was inspired by Psalm 35. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 250 years ago, was the first meeting of the 2nd Continental Congress. This gathering of patriots led to the Declaration of Independence. Today, we went over the opening prayer at the 1st convention, which was inspired by Psalm 35. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Deacon Harold takes us into Soulful Psalm 35:15-18

Psalm 35

Andy and Tyler walk through Psalm 35. David cries for justice in the midst of persecution to a God who is great. While we do not find ourselves in the exact same situation that David found himself in, there is a lot that we can learn. If this Psalm was on Jesus' mind (John 15:25), it should be on ours!

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Passage: 1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;  fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler  and rise for my help! 3 Draw the spear and javelin  against my pursuers! Say to my soul,  “I am your salvation!” 4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor  who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed  who devise evil against me! 5 Let them be like chaff before the wind,  with the angel of the LORD driving them away! 6 Let their way be dark and slippery,  with the angel of the LORD pursuing them! 7 For without cause they hid their net for me;  without cause they dug a pit for my life. 8 Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it! And let the net that he hid ensnare him;  let him fall into it—to his destruction! (Psalm 35:1–8) Song: Psalm 35 (Awake, O Lord) by Shane Heilman Lyrics: Plead my cause LORD with those opposing me Fight against those who who fight against me Pick up Your shield and armor stand up and help me Draw out Your spear stop those pursuing me And say to my soul I am your salvation Let those who hunt me down be put to disgrace And those who plot against me Be turned back in shame May they be like the chaff blown away by the wind The angel of the LORD driving them away May their way be dark slippery empty and vain With Your angel pursuing them all the way For they set traps to catch me Though I've done nothing wrong Let them fall in their traps before they even know Then my soul will joy in Yahweh And I'll exalt in His salvation All my bones will say Who is like You Saving the powerless from those oppressing them Violent witnesses rise up from everywhere With accusations I've never heard before And they repay me evil for doing good to them Like one who's lost a loved one My soul is overwhelmed Though I when they were sick I prayed and fasted for them I put on mourning clothes Prayed with my head to my chest I grieved as if they were my brother or my friend As one who grieves his mother I bowed myself down But at my stumbling they gathered and rejoiced O wretched men that I've never seen before Their torture is relentless Their mockings never cease They tear at me with words They gnash at me with their teeth How long O Lord will you watch this Deliver me from their endless violence Save my precious life from these lions Then I will praise You in the great assembly I will give You praise in front of everyone Don't let those wrongfully my foes rejoice over me Nor those who hate me without cause Wink with malice They speak not peace But lies against the faithful in the land They open wide their mouths against me They say Aha our eyes have seen it You have seen it LORD Don't be silent to me O Lord Do not be far from me Do not be far from me Awake O Lord Awake O Lord and arise for my right and my cause Lord my God O vindicate me according to Your righteousness Don't let my foes rejoice Don't let them say in their hearts We've achieved our desire We've devoured his very soul Let them be disgraced who rejoice at my pain Let them be clothed with shame Who exalt themselves against me Let those who joy In my victory Shout for joy and be glad May they ever say Great is the LORD Who delights in my prosperity Then my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long Then my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long Prayer: Divine Spirit, illumine to me the words of the Lord. Show me the wealth of glory that lies beneath the old familiar stories. Teach me the depths of meaning hidden in the songs of Zion. Raise me to the heights of aspiration that is reached by the wings of the prophet. Lift me to the summit of faith that is trod by the feet of the apostle. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Amen. —George Matheson

Journey with us through Psalm 35 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord

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This episode Noah works through safety and justice, tying together many themes and ideas in his personal life as well as from many of the episodes we've done in this series in psalms. Join us on a more philosophical examination of this psalm as we chart our way forward toward deepening our relationship with the father. Source for Musichttps://www.everypsalm.com/Psalm 35 by Poor Bishop Hooper

This Psalm highlights one of David's many imprecatory Psalms. It shows us the correct way to deal with our frustrations with people who have wronged us.

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Sometimes when you're watching a serial drama on Netflix they'll take an episode to tell a back-story or a spin-off from the main story to give context to the overall narrative. That's exactly what's happening in today's passage. The king of Moab, whose name is Balak, hires a man named Balaam who is some kind of diviner or priest, to put a curse on Israel. As Balaam goes to visit king Balak, the Lord speaks to Balaam using a donkey, and if the Lord can use a donkey to speak to a man, he can certainly use Balaam to prophesy to the king. Though not from the nation of Israel, Balaam faithfully proclaims the Lord's message three times, disregarding the king and his reward. Sadly, by contrast, Israel rushes into idolatry as soon as they can.Numbers 22 – 1:14 . Numbers 23 – 9:24 . Numbers 24 – 14:53 . Numbers 25 – 20:31 . Psalm 35 – 23:36 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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Fall asleep to special Psalm devotionals at https://www.sleeppsalms.com Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 35:27.  Welcome to "Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes," a tranquil oasis of serenity for your weary soul. In each episode, you'll embark on a soothing journey guided by the wisdom of the most popular book of the Bible, the book of Psalms. Bishop T.D. Jakes' calming voice and gentle prayers will lull you into a peaceful state of mind, perfect for restful sleep or deep meditation. Allow each profound devotional soothe your soul every night. Let the verses of the Psalms cradle your thoughts and provide solace, allowing you to drift into a night of tranquil slumber. Let the Lord be your shepherd tonight, and fall asleep to God's word. Join us as we embark on a profound exploration of these timeless scriptures, nurturing both your spirit and your dreams. Download the Pray.com app for more Bible stories to last a lifetime. To learn more about Bishop T.D. Jakes visit https://tdjenterprises.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the end of our reading Moses will have spent 40 days on Mt. Sinai, and in that amount of time, the Israelites will have given up on Moses and on the Lord. Not long beforehand, the nation of Israel had promised that they would do all that the Lord had commanded, but in short order, they turn away from God. They instead turn to Aaron, who caves to the crowd's demands, making them a golden calf for them to worship. The Lord's anger burns against Israel, but Moses steps in as a redeemer for his people, interceding on their behalf. Before we get to that part of the narrative, we first return where we left off as God gives further instruction about worship in the tabernacle.Exodus 30 - 1:02 . Exodus 31 - 7:56 . Exodus 32 - 10:41 . Psalm 35 - 18:42 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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Psalm 35 is a passionate plea for God's intervention against those who have wronged David. Pastor Fredo examines David's call for God to defend him from his enemies, highlighting the tension between trusting in God's justice and the deep pain of being unjustly accused. This Psalm teaches us to bring our struggles before God, trusting that He will protect and vindicate His people.Pastor Fredo also reflects on how David looks to God for ultimate justice, knowing that human efforts alone cannot bring about true deliverance. It's a reminder that God sees our suffering and will bring justice in His perfect timing.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!

Psalm 35:15-28

Psalm 35:6-14

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Welcome to Day 2512 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2512 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 35:22-28 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2512 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2512 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, we conclude our journey through Psalm 35 by exploring verses 22 through 28 from the New Living Translation. In this final section of the psalm, David shifts his focus to a heartfelt plea for God to act on his behalf. He speaks openly of his pain and the injustice he faces, but he also proclaims his confidence that God's justice will prevail. This passage is a powerful reminder of God's role as the ultimate judge and the One who defends His people. It encourages us to trust in God's timing and to commit to praising Him, even as we wait for His deliverance. Let's begin by reading Psalm 35:22-28 together: Psalm 35:22-28 (NLT) 22 O Lord, You know all about this. Do not stay silent. Do not abandon me now, O Lord. 23 Wake up! Rise to my defense! Take up my case, my God and my Lord. 24 Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for You give justice. Don't let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles. 25 Don't let them say, “Look, we got what we wanted! Now we will eat him alive!” 26 May those who rejoice at my troubles be humiliated and disgraced. May those who triumph over me be covered with shame and dishonor. 27 But give great joy to those who came to my defense. Let them continually say, “Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing His servant with peace!” 28 Then I will proclaim Your justice, and I will praise You all day long. A Plea for God's Attention and Action (Verses 22-23): David begins this final section with Verse 22 by addressing God directly: “O Lord, You know all about this. Do not stay silent. Do not abandon me now, O Lord.” This opening line expresses David's confidence in God's knowledge of his situation. He acknowledges that nothing is hidden from God—not the injustices he has endured, nor the actions of his enemies. Yet, David doesn't stop at recognizing God's awareness; he urgently calls on God to act. In verse 23, David continues, “Wake up! Rise to my defense! Take up my case, my God and my Lord.” This plea for God to “wake up” is not a sign of doubt but a cry for immediate intervention. David knows that God is always present and attentive, but in his distress, he longs for a tangible display of God's power and justice. By calling God “my God and my Lord,” David emphasizes his personal relationship with God and his reliance on Him as his ultimate advocate. These verses remind us that it's okay to bring our emotions, urgency, and desperation to God. He is not offended by our cries for help; instead, He invites us to cast our burdens on Him, trusting in His care and timing. The Call for Justice (Verses...

Welcome to Day 2510 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2510 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 35:11-21 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2510 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2510 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, we continue our journey through Psalm 35, focusing on verses 11 through 21 from the New Living Translation. In this portion of the psalm, David shares his deep anguish over betrayal and unjust accusations. His words are raw and honest as he pleads with God for justice. Yet, even in his pain, David demonstrates trust in God's ultimate sovereignty. Let's begin by reading Psalm 35:11-21 together, and then we'll unpack it verse by verse. Psalm 35:11-21 (NLT) 11 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. 14 I was sad, as though they were my friends or family, as if I were grieving for my own mother. 15 But they are glad now that I am in trouble; they gleefully join together against me. I am attacked by people I don't even know; they slander me constantly. 16 They mock me and call me names; they snarl at me. 17 How long, O Lord, will You look on and do nothing? Rescue me from their fierce attacks. Protect my life from these lions! 18 Then I will thank You in front of the great assembly. I will praise You before all the people. 19 Don't let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don't let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow. 20 They don't talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business. 21 They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do it!” Facing False Accusations (Verses 11-12): David begins this section with Verse 11 by expressing his frustration and heartbreak over false accusations: “Malicious witnesses testify against me. They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.” This verse paints a picture of injustice, with witnesses intentionally lying to harm David. Being falsely accused is one of the most painful experiences, as it attacks both our character and our integrity. In verse 12, David continues, “They repay me evil for good. I am sick with despair.” David isn't just being mistreated; he's being hurt by people he once treated well. The betrayal is personal and cuts deeply. His despair shows us how devastating it can be when those we've cared for or helped turn against us. These verses remind us that even the most righteous people can face slander and injustice. But instead of seeking revenge, David brings his pain to God, trusting that God sees and will respond. When we experience similar trials, we can find comfort in knowing that God is aware of the truth, even when others...