March 31
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PSALM 136
23 It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
24 and rescued us from our foes,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
25 he who gives food to all flesh,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
– Psalm 136:23-26
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PSALM 136 THE LORD REMEMBERS US IN OUR POVERTY
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
There is no need to stress over what we are missing
For the Lord remembers us when we lack something
He is a generous and good God who provides all our needs
Run to his rescue for his steadfast love is everlasting
When we are in trouble and our enemies attack constantly
We can be assured that God keeps his promises faithfully.
Even before we ask for what we need, God knows it already
He gives generously to all without reproach and hesitating
The Lord remembers us in our poverty; he always provides for us
He gave us his only Son so we can be redeemed from bondage
Praise the Lord who delivered us from all our iniquities and our foes
Give thanks to him who will forever grant his steadfast love to us.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it futile to worry and panic when we are missing out on something according to this psalm?
• How can we constantly remind ourselves of the steadfast love of the Lord that endures forever?
• How is thanksgiving an essential aspect of our worship?