God hears every prayer.

Psalm 35:13-20 New International Version 13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth     and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered, 14     I went about mourning     as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief     as...

God promises to help the persecuted.

Psalm 35:1-12 New International Version 1 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;     fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up shield and armor;     arise and come to my aid. 3 Brandish spear and javelin     against those who pursue me. Say to me,...

God longs to guide with love and wisdom.

Psalm 32:6-7   New International Version   6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you     while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters     will not reach them. 7 You are my hiding place;     you will protect me from trouble     and surround me with...

Confession

Psalm 32:4-5   New International Version   4 For day and night     your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped     as in the heat of summer. 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you     and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess     my...

Forgiveness is part of God’s loving nature.

Psalm 32:1-3 New International Version   1 Blessed is the one     whose transgressions are forgiven,     whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one     whose sin the Lord does not count against them     and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent,     my...