WATCHMAN33
A weary psalmist stretches his hands toward dawn as a narrow path crosses cracked ground into a green valley and enemy fires fade behind him.
KING JAMES VERSION

PSALMS 143

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Psalms 143 — Overwhelmed by enemies and guilt, David remembers God’s works and asks for morning mercy and an upright path.

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Darkness, thirsting land, uplifted hands, morning, pursuit, and the desired way form one movement from desolation toward guidance.

Scripture basis: Psalms 143:1–12
  1. 1A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
  2. 2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
  3. 3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
  4. 4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
  5. 5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
  6. 6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
  7. 7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
  8. 8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
  9. 9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
  10. 10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
  11. 11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
  12. 12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom

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The Heart of Mankind - Part 7 - The Broken and Wounded Heart

In “The Heart of Mankind - Part 7 - The Broken and Wounded Heart,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about prayer, worship, healing and faith. Drawing especially from Psalm 143, Psalm 35, the teaching emphasizes that prayer expresses dependence on God and prepares believers to hear and obey Him. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that true worship centers on God and is expressed through reverence, surrender, and obedience.

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