February 6
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PSALM 113
Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD!
2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised!
4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!
5 Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high,
6 who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people.
9 He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the LORD! – Psalm 113:1-9
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PSALM 113 LET YOUR HEART ALWAYS YEARN AND PRAISE THE LORD
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Are there any other gods who can compare to our Lord God Almighty?
Are they able to be All-seeing and All-knowing as our Eternal God?
Only the one true God have all these characteristics and attributes
Therefore, he is the only one worthy of worship, praise and glory
All you who believe in the God of Israel, kneel down and praise him!
For he gave his only Son so his people could be delivered from sin
He came to free the prisoners and give justice to the oppressed
He came so that the poor and the weak can be consoled and be rescued.
Let your heart always yearn and praise the Lord who is source of all
Only in him can you be blessed and have assurance that you won’t fall
Focus only on the Lord’s unconditional love and faithfulness
Praise the Lord who is unfathomable in his grace and mercy
Offer your whole life to the One who gave you his own image
He longs to be with you constantly even if you are inclined to be sinful
Worship the God who has given up his only Son to give you freedom
Keep your eyes focused on him and you will be released from bondage.
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REFLECTION
• How is worship and praising the Lord the only antidote to falling into sin?
• What can keep our hearts from yearning and praising the Lord?