Wicked voices that decree sickness into my home and saying no to my healing, I uproot your tongue in the name of Jesus. You hate all who do wrong; you destroy those who tell lies. Stream E219: A Prayer Against Wicked Leaders (Live From Cigars & Sermons) by The Doug Giles Podcast on desktop and mobile. All Micah 7:3. 20:16-18; Josh. I encourage you to place your trust in Jesus Christ, the sin-bearer who died in your place and suffered even more than Psalm 109 describes. The details of Davids imprecation and its doctrinal basis will be the primary aim of our study of these verses. Ps. 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. 130:3-8; 143:2). Also in the Law of Moses God warned that certain sins would bring consequences on the families of the sinner: You shall not afflict any widow or orphan. Most of us know that we are not O.K. 197 Kittel, as quoted by Leupold, p. 763. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? 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. 24 My knees are weak from fasting; And my flesh has grown lean, without fatness. My Father, remove from the world of the living every wicked man or woman working against me in Jesus name. Behind the scenes they were engaged in harmful activity. Prayer against suicide as heard on FOCUSED with Angela Duncan, Jan. 26 . 5:9). 7. Oh God, let the mercy upon the wicked expire and let them run out of grace in Jesus name. In most churches there is some kind of written or understood list of sins which its members are forbidden to commit. Paul delivered Hymenaeus and Alexander over to Satan (1 Tim. It takes serious deliverance to silence wicked voices from ones foundation. Suppose for a moment that Saul might have been the subject of Psalm 109. When his case comes up for judgment, let him be pronounced guilty. My Father, make me untouchable to the forces of the wicked in Jesus name. Davids imprecation is certainly fierce and forthright, but I believe that it is not excessive. 14-15). March 2016 February 2016 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. ); others are general professions of purity of purpose and single-hearted devotion to God (xvii. ; xxii. In verses 14-20 David continues to seek the punishment of his foes, but his petition is based upon a slightly different argument. Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.". Let every evil device against me be disappointed in Jesus' name. 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. June 2018 In this introductory section David makes two claims: (1) his innocence and (2) the iniquity of his enemies. Fill the following form: You have entered an incorrect email address! Jezebel was the wife of a king in the Bible named Ahab, Jezebel exhibited her wickedness by strategically planning and carrying out the execution of a man named Naboth of a city Jezreel. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS) TOP 28:9; Isa. 24:1-8)later he was conscience-stricken for the spirit which had prompted this act (v. 5). I believe that verses 1-5 are crucial to a correct understanding of imprecatory prayers because they inform us about the prerequisites for imprecation. Lord God, you granted us the gift of life and sent your son Jesus Christ to watch over us. Therefore we respond by going easy on others, hoping our laxity will make things easier on us. Calamity will not come upon us." May creditors seize his entire estate, and strangers take all he has earned. 1 Cor. We may well wonder that it propagates at all.199. Imprecations are only effective against the guilty. Verse Concepts. Lord, uproot and bulldoze the powers of the wicked from my destiny in Jesus name. 4.5K views, 381 likes, 209 loves, 962 comments, 54 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Igreja Matriz So Jorge - Quintino/ RJ: Santa Missa em honra a So. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, A Psalm for All Seasons: Studies in the Book of Psalms. They have opened the wicked and deceitful mouth and spoken with a lying tongue (v. 2). a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong. Even the wicked should be regarded as objects of redemptive search. Rather than inspire pity from his accusers, they despise him and wag their heads in contempt (v. 25). v. 44. 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. God commanded the Israelites to destroy all the Canaanites, including their children (Deut. Nancy Pelosi ( Charisma News archives) In the early 70s, Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew occupied the White House as president and vice president. But that hope is, in fact, the one motivation to continue to pray and work for peace. For a study of imprecatory psalms and a fuller explanation of the views mentioned above (and others) consult: Bernard Anderson, Out of the Depths, pp. 38 views, 1 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Igreja Batista em Jardim Maggi: 26/02/2023 + NOSSAS REDES + - YOUTUBE:. If you have any questions or topics you would like me to address please use the comments section or email me at donald@donjake-strategicadviser.com, Over the years in my teaching on prayer I have emphasized is that we should be open with God when we pray and tell Him how we really feel. May our leaders work together harmoniously and not get sidetracked by partisan politics. While it may seem unnecessarily severe for David to pray for his enemys untimely death and for his family to suffer for his sins, Davids petition is based upon the principles and practices of the Old Testament. I shall not die sudden death in the name of Jesus. Your rulers are rebelsAnd companions of thieves;Everyone loves a bribeAnd chases after rewards.They do not defend the orphan,Nor does the widows plea come before them. We pray that our government leaders will establish domestic peace and prevent evil doers from prospering as it says in your Word, "A wise king winnows out the wicked." (Proverbs 20:26 NIV) "Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness." (Provers 16:12 NIV) "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a . Satanic temple mentioning my name and decreeing evil into my life, I scatter you by the thunder of God in the name of Jesus Christ. Evil and Wicked Elders make evil plan against God people, we need weapon of spiritual warfare to fight all wicked elder. I decree and declare that my life becomes too hot for evil voices to manipulate, in the name of Jesus. Rather, by using conventional language he affirms that his situation is typical of every man who struggles with the meaning of his life in the concrete situations of tension, hostility, and conflict. Published by at April 5, 2021. I dont think it is as possible as we think to separate the sin from the sinner. We ask that Christ may guide the minds of those who govern us to promote the common good according to his will, and that the shepherds of our souls may have the strength to govern wisely the flock entrusted to them by the Good Shepherd, but we never ask God to remove any who may be unfaithful, corrupt, or incompetent. Lord, let your wings of protection shelter me and my family in Jesus name. Ephesians 6:2 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darknes of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. They have surrounded the psalmist with words (v. 3) and have accused him of wrongdoing (v.4). My Father, shoot your mighty arrow to wound the wicked man or woman assigned against me in Jesus name. Dear Father, You provided your holy monk, Benedict, as a leader and master in the spiritual life for a countless number of followers. The wicked whom David wishes to see punished are those who have shown no mercy to others, but have instead persecuted the afflicted and needy man, even putting him to death (v. 16). March 2017 Do not let their false and hurting words of them touch me. Powers that have vowed never to let me rise, die in the name of Jesus. They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. Lord, arise in your power and dishonour every wicked power in my life in Jesus name. Father, save the world from all powers of the wicked in Jesus name. We as believers are accountable when we see evil and we are to speak out against it. He is the Associate Pastor of a non-denominational church in Los Angeles, CA. If you want Him to remove 45 tell Him. (3) The words of this psalm are not a wish, but a prophecy. God, release your thunder and fire to the camp of the wicked in Jesus name. You are " sovereign over all kingdoms .". Give us rest from evil taskmasters and against evil princes that oppress Your people. 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. The nature of the sin of the wicked against David is especially informative. David does not himself seek revenge, but he requests God to apply the principle of retribution to his foes. Prayer And Praise #4. 8. Your email address will not be published. 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. This article shares five Psalms that teach us how to pray when the wicked prosper. ACTS 23:12 - O' Lord my God, my Redeemer and Saviour, wherever the wicked ones will gather together in evil fasting, demonic prayer or under an oath, in order to destroy Jesus Sanctuary Ministries, I and my family members, let the Angels of the Lord bring confusion and destruction amongst them, in Jesus Name, Amen. 18 But he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it entered into his body like water, And like oil into his bones. My Father, arise and scatter all plans of the wicked against me in Jesus name. Happy is the one who pays you back for what you have done to us. December 2014 August 2016 Voices of wickedness speaking over my job and career, family and business, fall and die prematurely in the name of Jesus. 10-11) and the family extinction (vv. Protect me from devastating enemies' actions. The person who sins will die. 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. Pray regularly against the evil plans of satanic forces. David, unlike his enemies, was not willing to engage in character-assassination. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Michael OConnor is Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) in the Christianity and Culture program at St. Michaels College in the University of Toronto. April 2017 49. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. 225-360, in which that writer attempts (convincingly, in Perownes mind) to show that Shimei is the one referred to in Psalm 109. September 2016 Consequently a greater urgency is to be expected on the part of the psalmist. The righteous will rejoice (58:10). The Church all over the world to model justice and transparency. David can pray thus because it is consistent with the teaching of the Old Testament that the prayers (and indeed all religious acts) of the wicked are an abomination to God (cf. In praying for the financial ruin of his enemies and their family extinction, David was requesting God to act in accordance with the Mosaic covenant. 938-939; Perowne, The Book of Psalms, I, pp. Let the healing power of the Holy Spirit, overshadow me. No need to offer specifics in public prayer. July 2022 A Psalm of David. In response to the rebellion of Korah, God destroyed Korah, Dathan and Abiram, along with their wives, their children, their cattle, and their possessions (Num. My God, punish the wicked for their evil plots in Jesus name. 21,26). I dont ask for the loved ones to let go or have a come-to-Jesus moment. I move into another level of progress in the name of Jesus. 30 Prayer Points To End The Wickedness Of The Wicked. Help our leaders - and help us - not to be divided, but to commit to working cooperatively for the common good. There are people, Oh Lord that do not wish me well. Or is this just a partisan prayer? Psalm 37 - When Our Hearts Need a New Focus. 37:12; 139:19-20). We declare civil war in your camps and loose the Fear of the Lord to follow you everywhere!