May 10
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PSALM 31 THE GOD WHO HEARS OUR PLEAS FOR MERCY
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 31:21-24
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THE LORD PRESERVES THE FAITHFUL & REPAYS THE PROUD by ILMA
To our gracious and generous Lord,
Let all praise and glory be to him
The Lord preserves the faithful
He repays the proud who constantly sins.
Our Lord hears the upright when they plead
When they cry out for help, he listens and heeds
Be strong all you faithful servants of the Lord
Let your heart take courage as you face this world.
To all the saints, love the Lord with all your strength
Our gracious God will give you your needs and keep you well
He will deliver you from the proud and the wicked
He will raise them up just like Christ was risen.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important for us to ensure that we look up the cross and reflect on Christ’s resurrection when we feel discouraged and down?
• What promise of God is stressed on this psalm and why do we need to hold on to that?