December 11
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PSALM 87 THE LORD ESTABLISHES HIS DWELLING PLACE
On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Selah
4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—
“This one was born there,” they say.
5 And of Zion it shall be said,
“This one and that one were born in her”;
for the Most High himself will establish her.
6 The LORD records as he registers the peoples,
“This one was born there.” Selah
7 Singers and dancers alike say,
“All my springs are in you.” – Psalm 87:1-7
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
O Lord, we thank you for choosing us to enter your dwelling place
Through the sacrifice of your Son’s life, we have the Holy Spirit in us
What an amazing gracious love you gave us so we can reconcile with you!
Help us to remember that our own bodies are the temples that you chose.
Though we are still sinners, you elected us to serve and bring you glory
Make us thankful and be aware of this privilege to give you praise always
You have made your Son, Jesus as the head of your faithful ones
We cannot come to you on our own if we do not love and serve Christ.
It is in your church that you gather all those who love your name
Cover your holy people with protection so they can grow in faith
Establish us so that your dwelling place will be incorruptible by this world
Let us be the salt and light as we hear, speak, live and follow your Holy word.
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REFLECTION
• Has God established his dwelling place in your heart and mind? What are the manifestations of the stability of your faith in your life and how are you the salt and light to others?