At the Right Hand of the Needy

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A Guide for Worship Leaders:
Hosanna!


Psalm 109:21-31 (The Message)

 ^21-25 Oh, God, my Lord, step in;
      work a miracle for me—you can do it!
   Get me out of here—your love is so great!—
      I'm at the end of my rope, my life in ruins.
   I'm fading away to nothing, passing away,
      my youth gone, old before my time.
   I'm weak from hunger and can hardly stand up,
      my body a rack of skin and bones.
   I'm a joke in poor taste to those who see me;
      they take one look and shake their heads.

 ^26-29 Help me, oh help me, God, my God,
      save me through your wonderful love;
   Then they'll know that your hand is in this,
      that you, God, have been at work.
   Let them curse all they want;
      you do the blessing.
   Let them be jeered by the crowd when they stand up,
      followed by cheers for me, your servant.
   Dress my accusers in clothes dirty with shame,
      discarded and humiliating old ragbag clothes.

 ^30-31 My mouth's full of great praise for God,
      I'm singing his hallelujahs surrounded by crowds,
   For he's always at hand to take the side of the needy,
      to rescue a life from the unjust judge.

For Reflection
The very fact that the psalmist prays for God's help is an indication of his confidence in the Lord.  Even during his troubling times, he praises God publicly.  God is just and his grace brings divine justice into this world. 

Pray
Praise God for his mercy,  His understanding, His grace, and His unending love.  Pray that you can respond to His grace in your life even when it seems that life overwhelms you.