January 17
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PSALM 105
36 He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their strength.
39 He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night.
40 They asked, and he brought quail, and gave them bread from heaven in abundance.
41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river.
42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant.
43 So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing.
44 And he gave them the lands of the nations,
and they took possession of the fruit of the peoples’ toil,
45 that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!
– Psalm 105:36-45
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PSALM 105 ASK THE LORD AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Remember how the Lord delivered his people in Moses’ time?
He raised the Red Sea for them to cross it towards the Promised Land
Then he put back the water when they were all safe to cross to kill the Egyptians
He covered them with clouds by day and had fire to give them light in the evening.
They were given manna from heaven daily; they didn’t starve and it was sufficient
When they asked for meat, the Lord had quail falling down from heaven in plenty
When they were thirsty in the desert, the Lord split a rock and water flowed
Whatever they asked, they were given because the Lord gives in abundance.
Therefore, do not fail to run to the gracious throne of God to ask
But make sure that your request doesn’t go against his laws
Your Father in heaven is loving and compassionate to his people
Ask in faith and never doubt so you can receive what you asked for.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think many people expect more than they actually ask?
• What do you think is behind the lack of childlike dependence on God that is the key factor in praying?
• Share some answered prayer that you asked God for and you were given it?
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PSALM 105 HOW GOD DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE
January 16
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PSALM 105
26 He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen.
27 They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham.
28 He sent darkness, and made the land dark; they did not rebel against his words.
29 He turned their waters into blood and caused their fish to die.
30 Their land swarmed with frogs, even in the chambers of their kings.
31 He spoke, and there came swarms of flies, and gnats throughout their country.
32 He gave them hail for rain, and fiery lightning bolts through their land.
33 He struck down their vines and fig trees, and shattered the trees of their country.
34 He spoke, and the locusts came, young locusts without number,
35 which devoured all the vegetation in their land and ate up the fruit of their ground.
– Psalm 105:26-35
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PSALM 105 HOW GOD DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
When you were chosen by the Lord as one of his people
You have no reason to fear; whatever trials you undergo, the Lord is faithful
Just like he delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians
He will do everything to rescue you from bondage and slavery.
The Lord sent Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites
Despite their inabilities and fears, he equipped them to go forth
Then, he made them perform miracles to show off his power
It was a clear manifestation of the Lord’s provision and full control.
It was in God’s plan that he hardened the heart of Pharaoh
This was to exhibit all this power and glory to his own people
These wondrous deeds are made to make the Israelites stay faithful
It was to fulfill the covenant promise he made with his beloved people.
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REFLECTION
• Share an exodus experience that God has delivered you from.
• Why is it important to constantly recall these wondrous deeds God did?
PSALM 105 GOD PROVIDES AND PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE
January 15
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PSALM 105
12 When they were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it,
13 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people,
14 he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account,
15 saying, “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!”
16 When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread,
17 he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18 His feet were hurt with fetters; his neck was put in a collar of iron;
19 until what he had said came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him.
20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of the peoples set him free;
21 he made him lord of his house and ruler of all his possessions,
22 to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
24 And the LORD made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes.
25 He turned their hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants.
– Psalm 105:12-25
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PSALM 105 GOD PROVIDES AND PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
We must never doubt the Lord’s plan; it is perfect
Despite the seemingly hopeless and grim scenarios we witness
He is true to his nature; he provides and protects his people
We saw the blessing later but didn’t at first when Joseph was abused by his brothers
Without them selling him to slavery, the Israelites would have starved during famine
God has a purpose to allow wickedness at times to show his constant provision.
When things are rough and gloomy, do not forget to hope in God
He knows what is best for you, follow him and always stay true
The Lord sees the big picture, he is absolute and powerful
He knows what is going on in the spiritual realm, stay faithful
Praise the Lord who is a compassionate God, a God who sees all
Give him all the honor, glory, praise and worship for he is steadfast in his love.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it always good to remind ourselves how the Lord provides and protects?
PSALM 105 THE PURSUITS OF THE UPRIGHT & THE WICKED
January 14
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PSALM 105
Oh, give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!
4 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
5 Remember the wondrous works that he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
6 O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!
7 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He remembers his covenant forever,
the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
9 the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac,
10 which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
11 saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as your portion for an inheritance.”
– Psalm 105:1-11
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PSALM 105 THE PURSUITS OF THE UPRIGHT & THE WICKED
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Many people in our world seek earthly things in their lives
They are concerned after their reputation, image, power and wealth
They get consumed by such desires that they forget their calling
So, they get into Satan’s trap of lust, greed and constant sinning
Their desires are insatiable and once conceived, generate more sins
They’ve no idea that when they are fully grown, they’ll bring forth death.
The righteous seek after things that are unseen, spiritual and eternal
They are genuinely concerned and interested in the well-being of others
The blameless do not isolate themselves but seek God’s presence always
They do not panic or worry when they lack, their strength is God’s Spirit
Make God first in all that you do and he will direct your path
Lover others and please the Lord always, then you’ll never be astray
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think the psalmist recommends verse 4 to all Christians?
PSALM 104 PRAYER FOR THE END OF EVIL
January 13
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PSALM 104
24 O LORD, how manifold are your works!
In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
25 Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable,
living things both small and great.26 There go the ships,
and Leviathan, which you formed to play in it.
27 These all look to you, to give them their food in due season.
28 When you give it to them, they gather it up;
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed;
when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
30 When you send forth your Spirit, they are created,
and you renew the face of the ground.
31 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works,
32 who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke!
33 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
35 Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more!
Bless the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD! – Psalm 104:24-35
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PSALM 104 PRAYER FOR THE END OF EVIL
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
O Lord our God who is the maker of all things lovely and bright
Without your providence, we will not make it in this life
Do not hide your presence from all those whom you have chosen
Deliver them from the ploy and tactics of the evil one
Let all the controlling, manipulative and deceiving spirits be exposed
As they spread their wickedness, let your Spirit give us boldness
Do not let us ever think that we can fight this evil on our own
Lest we be deceived and be misled to think that is truth
Let all the strong members of your church take lead to destroy evil works
Let all the weak members be filled with your Spirit so they too, can be bold.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important for us to pray for evil to cease in our world today?
PSALM 104 A GOD OF CREATION
January 12
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PSALM 104
12 Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches.
13 From your lofty abode you water the mountains;
the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.
14 You cause the grass to grow for the livestock
and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth
15and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine
and bread to strengthen man’s heart.
16 The trees of the LORD are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
17 In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees.
18 The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.
19 He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting.
20 You make darkness, and it is night, when all the beasts of the forest creep about.
21 The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God.
22 When the sun rises, they steal away and lie down in their dens.
23 Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.
– Psalm 104:12-23
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PSALM 104 A GOD OF CREATION
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
From God’s heavenly abode, he created all creatures small and big
He made the birds that sing so sweetly among the branches of trees
The Lord created the meadows vegetated with grass so livestock can feed on
He has provided everything that his creatures need even before they thought of
He watered the trees abundantly; God himself planted those cedars of Lebanon
He has set those mountaintops for the wild goats to dwell on
He created the moon to set boundaries to the changes of seasons
At night, he allowed the wild creatures to be out and about to roam around
When the sun rises, they have to let man take dominion of his surroundings
The Lord created the day for the man so he can work and toil morning till evening.
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REFLECTION
• What kind of God do we serve as described in this psalm?
PSALM 104 O LORD MY GOD YOU ARE VERY GREAT!
January 11
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PSALM 104
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great!
You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
2covering yourself with light as with a garment,
stretching out the heavens like a tent.
3 He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters;
he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind;
4 he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire.
5 He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.
6 You covered it with the deep as with a garment;
the waters stood above the mountains.7 At your rebuke they fled;
at the sound of your thunder they took to flight.
8 The mountains rose, the valleys sank down
to the place that you appointed for them.
9 You set a boundary that they may not pass,
so that they might not again cover the earth.
10 You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills;
11 they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
– Psalm 104:1-11
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PSALM 104 O LORD MY GOD YOU ARE VERY GREAT!
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
O Lord, there are no other gods comparable to you
You are covered with majestic splendor
Every part of creation exhibits your greatness
We only need to be awed at your deeds so marvelous.
O Lord, you think of everything and provide for your people’s needs
Let us go of our pride and let us abound in humility and thankfulness
O Lord, you have built the foundations of the earth so they won’t be moved;
You created the heavens and the earth and set a boundary on all your creatures.
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REFLECTION
• How can you testify to God’s magnificence and greatness as a Christian?
PSALM 103 GOD’S LOVE IS FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
January 10
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PSALM 103
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.
17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,
18 to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.
19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!
21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will!
22 Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion.
Bless the LORD, O my soul! -Psalm 103:13-22
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PSALM 103 GOD’S LOVE IS FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Who can ever love us unconditionally and unfathomably?
Who gives us compassion and understanding so generously?
The Lord God is full of his steadfast love to all his people
To all those who fear him, he makes them strong and fearless.
To all those who follow his commands, he blesses them with abundance
Bless the Lord and he will pour out his steadfast love on you and your children
If you follow his will and do what his word says, you will bear fruit
For the Lord keeps his covenant with all those who are faithful.
Therefore, honor the Lord and bless him all you who love him
For he is steadfast in his love; his love is from everlasting to everlasting
Bless the Lord and declare to all what he has given and provided you
Give him thanks and raise up his Name and always follow his truth.
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REFLECTION
• Why is this psalm so reassuring for all the people of God?
PSALM 103 GOD’S LOVE IS FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
January 10
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PSALM 103
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.
17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,
18 to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.
19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!
21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will!
22 Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion.
Bless the LORD, O my soul! -Psalm 103:13-22
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PSALM 103 GOD’S LOVE IS FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Who can ever love us unconditionally and unfathomably?
Who gives us compassion and understanding so generously?
The Lord God is full of his steadfast love to all his people
To all those who fear him, he makes them strong and fearless.
To all those who follow his commands, he blesses them with abundance
Bless the Lord and he will pour out his steadfast love on you and your children
If you follow his will and do what his word says, you will bear fruit
For the Lord keeps his covenant with all those who are faithful.
Therefore, honor the Lord and bless him all you who love him
For he is steadfast in his love; his love is from everlasting to everlasting
Bless the Lord and declare to all what he has given and provided you
Give him thanks and raise up his Name and always follow his truth.
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REFLECTION
• Why is this psalm so reassuring for all the people of God?
PSALM 103 IF THE LORD DEALT WITH OUR SINS AS WE DESERVE
January 9
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PSALM 103
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
– Psalm 103:1-12
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PSALM 103 IF THE LORD DEALT WITH OUR SINS AS WE DESERVE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The Lord is a God of love but also a God of wrath
Because he is love, he surely hates the bad
For Love is the opposite of fear and wickedness
When we do not love, we cannot live in righteousness
Can you imagine if God is not a fair judge?
We cannot take his wrath which punishes the bad
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger
He abounds in forgiveness and second chances
If the Lord dealt with our sins as we deserve
We will not be standing where we are
But, instead, he gave Jesus so we can get a clean slate
He forgets our sins as far as the east is from the west.
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REFLECTION
• Why do humans repeatedly sin despite God’s provision as a Savior?