August 31
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PSALM 31 HOW ABUNDANT IS YOUR GOODNESS LORD
17 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon you;
let the wicked be put to shame; let them go silently to Sheol.18 Let the lying lips be mute,
which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.
19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you
and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!
20 In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men;
you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.
21 Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me
when I was in a besieged city.22 I had said in my alarm, “I am cut off from your sight.”
But you heard the voice of my pleas for mercy when I cried to you for help.
23 Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful
but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.
24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
– Psalm 31:17-24
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
My God, please forgive me for all my iniquities
Let me not be put to shame as the enemy attacks stealthily
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, O Lord, you give me refuge
In your presence, I will be covered by your love and be out of bondage
Blessed be the Lord for he hears my voice and pleas for mercy
He protects and shields me from all the tactics of the devil
Praise the Lord, for he has been steadfast in his love
Worship only the one true God; he is constant and doesn’t change
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind
He is the only one who exudes goodness and who gives life
Let your heart take courage and learn to wait on the Lord
He will grant you the strength and wisdom to overcome this world
The Lord is patient and gentle; he will never abandon his people
He pours out his blessings to all who fear him and is ever faithful.
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REFLECTION
• How has God shown an abundance of his goodness in your life?