How perfect to find comfort in these two Psalms. Mediation was painful for someone very close to me.  The father of her children does not want to help support his children financially, spiritually or emotionally. He is missing out on the biggest blessings in life, aside from the knowledge and peace which only comes through knowing Jesus.

What a wonderful, albeit painful lesson, to put me on my proverbial knees to pray for the father of my children.

Father God, I acknowledge the resentment I hold in my heart toward Mike.   I pray to be relieved of any ill-will or hurt regarding that which happened a generation ago.  Lord, may I forget the pain and remember your promises.  May I stand firmly on your word and example. You are my sword and my shield.  You are everything…thus this resentment is nothing good for me.  It is nothing good for you.   I am truly sorry for carrying around this box of rocks (as an old friend, Courtney, once shared).  It is not mine to hold, but yours to handle.  May my failings be used in some way to point to you and glorify Your Kingdom.  In Jesus sweet name, Amen.