Day 35

PSALM 35: A prayer for vindication

What sort of trouble is the psalmist in? What images are used?

Have there been times when you’ve been slandered? Why is it so painful?

The psalmist longs for God to shame his enemies. While this might seem self-centred, a closer look at the psalm shows that what the psalmist values most is God’s righteousness and God’s praise (9, 18, 24, 28). How should this affect our thinking when we are falsely accused or slandered?

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Ask for strength to endure opposition and commit yourself to trusting in God's justice.

2. Pray that those serving in behind-the-scenes roles would serve with joy, keeping in mind that their service plays a big part in our church making disciples of Jesus.

3. Pray for J& R's work in five regions where preaching clubs meet and conduct training seminars. Pray for God to use them to raise up effective preachers in these regions.