March 23
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PSALM 133
Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the LORD has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore. – Psalm 133:1-3
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PSALM 133 THE UPSIDE OF UNITY & DOWNSIDE OF DIVISION
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
When there is agreement among God’s chosen people
Creativity and love abound; peace and harmony arise
When two, three or more are gathered in one mind
Many things are accomplished and results are not hard to find.
When differences in human opinions and perspective abound
And selfish ambition and bitter jealousy are all around
Judgments, partiality and division amongst each other follow
Confrontations and fights erupt; many are in pain and sorrow.
Where there are fights and quarrels among nations and peoples
Confusion, disorder and uprising is not far from happening
When opinions and presumptions are the groundwork of relationships
There is much pain and misunderstandings; then love disintegrates.
Where there is love, patience, kindness, gentleness, unity is cultivated
When we do not think highly of ourselves, we begin to respect one another
Harmony is the result of loving our neighbor as we love the Lord
Peace and blessings come forth when we live for truth and follow the law.
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REFLECTION
• What results from unity as specified in this psalm?