May 9
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PSALM 31 GOD’S ABUNDANT GOODNESS TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM
18 Let the lying lips be mute,
which speak insolently against the righteous
in pride and contempt.
19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you
and worked for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of the children of mankind!
20 In the cover of your presence you hide them
from the plots of men;
you store them in your shelter
from the strife of tongues. – Psalm 31:18-20
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GOD’S LOVE AND PROTECTION FOR HIS PEOPLE by ILMA
O Lord, I praise you for your majesty and glory
Without your love, I will be lost completely
Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness
You shower your beloved servants with goodness.
You promise protection and deliverance to your people
My Lord, please silence all those liars who oppress the righteous
Hide us from all the evil schemes and plots of the enemy
Cover us with your presence so that their tactics will revert to them.
Your goodness and mercy filled our hearts with much expectancy
Let us take refuge in your steadfast love, grace and mercy
Fill us with your Spirit so we will have courage and wisdom
Help us to discern and expose evil so we can have much freedom.
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REFLECTION
• How can we manifest our trust in the Lord in the midst of suffering and attacks of the enemy?
• Why is it important to lay on the throne of God all our concerns and the trials we face in life?