Psalms 73:21-28
Psa 73:21 When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt,
Psa 73:22 I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.
Psa 73:23 Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand.
Psa 73:24 You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor.
Psa 73:25 What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth?
Psa 73:26 My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.
Psa 73:27 Those who abandon you will certainly perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
Psa 73:28 But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign LORD and to proclaim all that he has done!
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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