<!–[if !mso]>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!  Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to help me!  Draw the spear and javelin     against my pursuers; say to my soul, “I am your salvation.” – Psalm 35: 1-3 I read this Psalm…