St. Paul’s Cycle of Prayer – Wednesday – Paul’s Place after school program and the St. Paul’s Day School

From Psalm 38:

14I have become like one who does not hear *

and from whose mouth comes no defense.

15For in you, O LORD, have I fixed my hope; *

you will answer me, O Lord my God.

16For I said, “Do not let them rejoice at my expense, *

those who gloat over me when my foot slips.”

17Truly, I am on the verge of falling, *

and my pain is always with me.

18I will confess my iniquity *

and be sorry for my sin.

19Those who are my enemies without cause are mighty, *

and many in number are those who wrongfully hate me.

20Those who repay evil for good slander me, *

because I follow the course that is right.

21O LORD, do not forsake me; *

be not far from me, O my God.

22Make haste to help me, *

O Lord of my salvation.

Those who are my enemies without cause. What an interesting phrase in this Psalm which speaks of one facing grave danger and much persecution. Enemies without cause are the most difficult to understand. I find myself relating well to this passage today. Make haste O Lord, make haste.