Wednesday Bible Study: Petitioning the Lord with Prayer

To me, one of the strangest conceits of religion -- and it seems to be pretty much universal among theists -- is that it ' s worth your while to beg The Almighty to conform to your wishes. He is supposedly all knowing, all powerful, and infinitely wise, but evidently he needs your advice in order to do what ' s right. Obviously, he doesn ' t always take it, but that doesn ' t stop people from continuing to give it, as in Psalm 28.  Psalm 29 is a panegyric to God ' s power and greatness, quite reminiscent of parts of the Book of Job. However, if you read this literally it seems to refer to a natural disaster of some sort, probably an earthquake. Of course nowadays we know the explanation for earthquakes, and they don ' t have to do with God.In Psalm 30, the singer has apparently recovered from a serious illness. He can thank his immune system.A Psalm of David.28 To thee, OLord, I call;    my rock, be not deaf to me,lest, if thou be silent to me,    I become like those who go down to the Pit.2 Hear the voice of my supplication,    as I cry to thee for help,as I lift up my hands    towards thy most holy sanctuary.[a]3 Take me not off with the wicked,    with those who are workers of evil,who speak peace with their neighbors,    while mischief is in their hearts.4 Requite them according to their work,    and acco...
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