March 14
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PSALM 125
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the LORD surrounds his people,
from this time forth and forevermore.
3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
on the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous stretch out
their hands to do wrong.
4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good,
and to those who are upright in their hearts!
5 But those who turn aside to their crooked ways
the LORD will lead away with evildoers!
Peace be upon Israel! -Psalm 125:1-5
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PSALM 125 THE LORD SURROUNDS HIS PEOPLE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and you will be glad
The Lord surrounds his saints with his angels and his steadfast love
You will find refuge though you are in the midst of trials
Protection is what he promised to all those who’ll stay faithful.
Like a fortress, you will find safety and assurance from the Lord
He is your stronghold, stay pure and be unstained by this corrupt world
The Lord will set apart the godly for himself, you will be guarded
When they are amongst the saints, God pulls out all the wicked.
Keep your mind focused on his word and meditate on it day and night
It helps you to examine the mindsets that can creep in your heart
The word of God will expose evil and guide you to do what’s right
Use this weapon to ward off all wickedness, so you can stay in the light.
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REFLECTION
• How comforting it is for you to know that the Lord surrounds his people?