Palms 109???

Im having issues with some females that live in my apartment complex. They don't know me but they don't like me. They don't share the same kind of values i do. I carry myself like a lady, i go to school, and i work part time to support my 2 children. I don't hang out, and i stay to myself and i am quiet. one of the girls wrote on my air conditioning unit "monica wuz here and I hate bitches" I knew she was talking about me. my friend told me to read palms 109 every day to keep the enemies away. what can i do about these females that keep bothering me? i just want to live in peace. is it true that reading this scripture will keep the enemies away? what does it really mean?
Palms 109???
Reading God word is always a great way to help in you problem. I live in an apartment that is filled with evil and anger and i am attacked by evil all the time so i know where your coming from. I read the bible too, but i read psalm 23. Doing this and talking to a pastor will help you also. God is there for you and will not give you more than you can handle. Ephesians is a great book to read so you can put on the full armor of God. We both have the same thing happening to us and we will both (with Gods help) get through this.
Reply:Nothing can protect you from enemies.

Psalm 109 and the rest of the Bible promises that when enemies are around us, God will be there to protect us.



The writing on the A/C unit may not be pleasant, but it hasn't really hurt you.



People usually don't like things and people they don't know.

You don't have to become best-buds with the others, but if you are a Christian, you might be missing an opportunity to minister hope to them.
Reply:God tells us to pray for your enemies! His Word is powerful - read all of it and pray for your safety and opportunity to share God's love with others. Jesus Christ is crazy about you! check out www.3abn.org
Reply:Reading bible verses is not going to keep people from bothering you, that is silly. The bible is just a man made book.



But the cocking of a 12 guage shotgun is something that usually keeps people away.
Reply:Isn't that sad, and reflective of the real world. There are people that haven't even met us, and they hate us.



Granted there are those that carry positive feelings as well. Not wanting to generalize.
Reply:Soory that you are having trouble. I'm guessing it's more than just the air conditioning thing, right?

First, you need to know that whoever told you to read Psalm 109 in order to keep the enemies away was incorrect. Using scripture in that manner is a misuse of it...scripture is NOT some sort of an amulet or magical spell. That won't work.

If you read scripture, I hope it is with the intent of learning and knowing it.

As for your problem there, document what they do, then go to the apartment office. Only if you are sure, but don't expect much to be done. These days, as long as money is changing hands, not much gets done.

Meaning, as long as their rent is being paid, management won't care.

Maybe they will.
Reply:That is not the right approach.



This is the right approach:



Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.



Kill them with kindness.
Reply:I think your friend just wants you to know that your situation is not unique and to take comfort from the fact that even King David faced similar circumstances and he took his complaint to God to find comfort.



Barnes Notes on the Bible



Psalms 109 -

This psalm is ascribed to David, and there is nothing in the psalm to make us doubt the correctness of the title. Kimchi supposes that it refers to the enemies of David in the time of Saul. Grotius and Knapp suppose that it refers to Ahithophel; Dathe, to Shimei; DeWette, that it refers to national foes at a later period than the time of David. It is impossible now to ascertain the occasion on which it was composed. It would seem to have been one of the most trying in the life of David, when his enemies were most bitter against him. It is one of the ��imprecatory�� psalms, and one which is as difficult to reconcile with a kind and forgiving spirit as any other in the book.



In the New Testament Act_1:20 a part of the psalm is applied to Judas the traitor, but without its being necessary to conclude that it had any original reference to him. The conduct of Judas was like the conduct of the enemy of David; the language used in the one case might be properly used in the other.



The psalm consists of three parts:

I. A description of the enemies of the psalmist Psa_109:1-5, as

(a) deceitful and lying;

(b) as using words of hatred;

(c) as fighting against him without cause;

(d) as returning evil for good, and hatred for love.



From this it would seem that the persons referred to were some who had been closely connected with the author; who had received important benefits from him; who had been the subjects of his prayer; and who pursued him from mere malice.



II. A prayer for the punishment of those who had thus wronged him - referring particularly to some one person who had been prominent, or who had instigated others, imploring the infliction of just punishment on him as if he were alone responsible, Psa_109:6-20. It is in this part of the psalm that the principal difficulty in the interpretation consists, as this is made up of severe and apparently harsh and revengeful imprecations. All is in fact invoked on him that any man could ever desire to see inflicted on an enemy.



III. A prayer for the sufferer��s own deliverance, with a promise of thanksgiving, Psa_109:21-31. The psalmist here describes his miserable and suffering condition, and prays that God would interpose - expressing a willingness to suffer anything at the hand of man if God would be his friend - a willingness that they should continue to ��curse,�� if God would ��bless.�� As the result of all, he says that he would find delight in praise - in the public acknowledgment of the goodness of God.



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If I were giving you some verses to read, I would recommend reading these passages.



Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.



19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." 20 To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.



1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; 16 yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
Reply:Have you spoken with these women? How do you really know they dislike you? You see yourself as different to them in your approach to life, and that may be so, but it soes not mean they dislike you in any active way.



In fact, they may not even think about you much at all. As for seeing 'I hate b***ches written on a wall, that could mean anything ~ perhaps the person who wrote it just doesn't like female dogs!!



If you wish to read Psalm 109 for its beauty and poetry, or to enjoy the religious benefits of its wisdom, do so by all means.



But to condemn people you don't even know for some imagined 'issues' is being a little paranoid and a lot judgemental ~ you may be making a drama out of nothing, and if you tried to actually get to know these women you may find an apartment block full of friends, instead of imagined conflicts which may, or may not, be real.



Good luck! :-)
Reply:Reading scripture does not keep enemies away.



It's likely that your attitude is what is making them dislike you. People are social creatures. Anyone who isolates themselves, especially if they do so arrogantly or pridefully, is going to be mocked. That's human nature.
Reply:Honey, don't only read this scripture, but also pray this scriputre, pray it out loud to God. King David wrote this psalm. David was angry at being attacked by evil people who slandered him and lied. Yet David remained a friend and a man of prayer. While we must hate evil and work to overcome it, we must love everyone, including those who do evil, because God loves them. We are called to hate sin, but love the person. Only through God's strength will we be able to follow David's example.
Reply:Firstly, dont let them get to you...and yes reading the bible really will help you..if you know that you're not in the wrong then get on with your life and God will open a way for you to get away from them other females...Gud Luck
Reply:hmmm...
Reply:The Bible is not a "genie in a bottle." It is not magic. It is the living Word of God. I am puzzled. How can people not know you yet not like you?
Reply:Do you mean Psalms? Ignore them--you don't need them and they don't like you for whatever reason.
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