I am thinking that one would be have to be real careful praying this prayer! "... if there is guilt on my hands — if I have repaid my ally with evil or without cause have robbed my foe — then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust." (7:3-5 NIV)
Is there any that walk the earth that are not guilty;that have not sinned against others, themselves? I'm not saying you shouldn't pray as David did. I'm just saying, I'd be pretty cautious. We not only be cursing others ourselves as well! On the other hand, this prayer does distinguish between allies and oppressors. I'd just be real careful of the words we choose to use!
One of the things, I use to warn my children about was to be careful what they asked because they might get it. I think that's a good thing to consider when approaching God, who hears our prayers and answers. Be careful what you pray for because you might just get it!
God's Peace - Pr. J
Is there any that walk the earth that are not guilty;that have not sinned against others, themselves? I'm not saying you shouldn't pray as David did. I'm just saying, I'd be pretty cautious. We not only be cursing others ourselves as well! On the other hand, this prayer does distinguish between allies and oppressors. I'd just be real careful of the words we choose to use!
One of the things, I use to warn my children about was to be careful what they asked because they might get it. I think that's a good thing to consider when approaching God, who hears our prayers and answers. Be careful what you pray for because you might just get it!
God's Peace - Pr. J
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