Praying from Psalms 137:3. Themes: Joy, Captivity, Worship.

Dear Lord, even in the midst of our captivity and torment, may we find the strength to sing songs of joy and praise to you. May our oppressors be moved by the power of your love and grace, and may they too come to know the joy of singing the songs of Zion. Help us to always remember that you are with us, even in our darkest moments, and that your love and mercy will never fail us. Amen.

Verse: For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy:“Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
Psalms 137:3

This is a Command. The verse is commanding the reader to sing songs of joy, even in the midst of captivity and torment.

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