Response: I am blessed, far beyond privileged and teetering towards spoiled. When I'm reading the Bible, I'm often looking for self-inserts that are The Rich Young Ruler or The Prodigal Son (who gets a fortune to squander). I don't often try to empathize with the leper, the beggar, or in this case the persecuted. Because I'm not harried for my faith, it's a stretch for me. I often accuse Psalms of just being whiny.
But! I'm going to try to believe it a bit more. It might not be David himself going through this, but what about other marginalized groups? I think they could feel a kinship with this so long as privileged people like me can affirm that. Lord, help me to see my blessings not for me but for those around me.
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