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Psalms 73 - 89

VhaaI remember you oh God and I grew faint. Has God forgotten how to be merciful. But I will remember our Lord. (Ps 77)

Not hide God'd decrees but tell them to our children. The nations had forgotten what God had done.  For surely we need to remember what God has done in our lives so we can share it our children and the mistakes that our brothers ad sisters. For God remembered we are but flesh, a passing wind soon forgotten. So the Lord guided them like sheep but still they were rebellious. (Ps 78)

Restore us oh God and shine your face. Revive us so we praise your holy name again. (Ps 80)

If they would just listen to me how quickly I would subdue their enemies and restore them. I guess sometimes we just need to do what God wants and he will delivery us. When in high places we use our own understanding and wisdom to the peril of our people. (Ps 82)

Blessed are those whose strength is in you. I'd rather be a doorkeeper in your house for one day than a 1000 years away from you. For the lord is my dwelling place. (Ps 84)

Listen to my cry for mercy. Teach me your way. Hide me an undivided heart that I may follow you. Give me sign of your goodness. (Ps 87) .

I Will sing of the Lord faithfulness forever. You created the north and the south. Blessed are those who have learned to exalt you and praise. For surely to praise and exalt and fear is learned over time and dedication. For sometimes we think our level of worship is a gift and we might or might not have. But clearly this is a skill that we need to learn and come accustome to. (Ps 89)

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