January 24
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PSALM 107
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,
whom he has redeemed from trouble
3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west,
from the north and from the south.
4 Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in;
5 hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.
6 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
7 He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.
8 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul,
and the hungry soul he fills with good things. – Psalm 107:1-9
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PSALM 107 GOD SATISFIES THE LONGING AND HUNGRY SOUL
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
O you faithful servants of the Lord, continue to thank him for his goodness
He is steadfast in his love and he provides for all your needs; stay righteous
When you encounter troubles and trials, he is always there to guide and direct you
Do not turn your back on the Lord, for he is devoted to have your hearts renewed
Come to him and seek him always and make sure you depend only on him
He is pleased whenever you acknowledge your weaknesses and stay away from sin.
Be loyal to the Lord and stay hungry and thirsty for him just as a deer pants for water
The Lord satisfies the longing soul; when you are hungry for him, he sets you free
He comes close to all those who come close to him and gives them favor
Let all the saints continue to worship and glorify the Lord who is Giver of all
When you feed on his word and follow his will, you will be content and satisfied
Praise and exult the Lord who is the only one who can fill your empty life.
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REFLECTION
• What does it mean have a longing, thirsty and hungry soul for the Lord?