Why do the wicked succeed? God may seem hidden...

In book one of Psalms,

the writers praise God for his justice,

express confidence in God's compassion,

recount the depravity of humanity,

plead for vindication,

ask God to deliver them from their enemies,

speak of the blessedness of the forgiven sinner and portray God as a shepherd.

We should worship God with the same sense of adoration found in these psalms.

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Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank you for this day.

I thank you for our blessings.

I pray you watch over us and place your hand over this community, our friends, and our neighbors.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.