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But if you are so ready to destroy a person that was so carefully created at your command, why was he created in the first place?
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"Now, Lord, I must say this: You may know what is best in regard to the rest of the human race, but I mourn for your own people - %0
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I am disturbed and grieved for your own nation Israel, the descendants of Jacob.
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So I want to pray for them and for myself, because I can see how all of us who live on this earth have failed,
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and I know that judgment will soon come upon us.
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So please hear me and listen to my prayer." The prayer that Ezra prayed before he was taken up into heaven begins here. He prayed,
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"O Lord, you live forever, and the highest heavens are yours.
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Your throne is more wonderful than anything we can imagine; your glory surpasses our understanding; the heavenly army of angels stands trembling before you.
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They are ready to turn themselves into wind or fire at your command. Your word is everlastingly true.
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Your mighty commands accomplish fearful things. With one look, you dry up the deep oceans, and you can melt the mountains with your anger. Your truth lasts forever.
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O Lord, you created me, and I am your servant, so listen to my prayer.