The Psalm
Psalm 35:4–6 (CSB)
4 Let those who intend to take my life be disgraced and humiliated; let those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed.
5 Let them be like chaff in the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away.
6 Let their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.
The Prayer
My Conquering God
You descended to the cross
with great joy.
You faced Death
and called out Life
You bear the weight
of my complete sin
You gave yourself over
and allowed them
to nail you
to the cross
They mocked
others grieved.
your heart was pierced
your love washed over
your body broken
your Spirit remained
until the justified wrath of God
was meant for me
was finished pouring on you
When you cried out,
"IT IS FINISHED!"
when your Spirit left
when your breath exhausted
at that very moment
you snapped the neck of Death
the realms of Hell became yours
my sin was removed infinitely away
demons cried out in pain
and Satan
the Prince of Lies
the Condemner of Man
the Fallen Angel
was conquered
stripped of his power
put to open shame
forever.
And all the angels bear witness,
Worthy is the Lamb that was just slain,
Holy
Holy
Holy
is the Lord God Almighty
who was
and is
and is to come.
Amen.