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Sunday Psalms;
Then at last everyone will say, 
"There truly is a reward for those who live for God; 
surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth."
Psalms 58:11 NLT
This song ends with these powerful words of hope. 
Words of hope that speak to those who have been hurt by the actions and choices of others.
Words of hope for those trampled under the circumstances of this world. 
But before you read the rest of this song be warned that it has some strong descriptions of what the author would like to see happen to those who have caused harm. While this song is about seeking justice, it's also all about asking God to act, and it's sung to the tune of "do not destroy", so the whole time there's this very human call for some kind of punishment, this desire for things to be made right, the tune the song is sung to is a reminder of grace. 
It's beyond me how to hold all those things at the same time, only our God can. 
His justice will unfold in completeness of that I have no doubt, because He is Just, and we are His beloved 
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#youareBeloved

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