February 21
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PSALM 9 RECOUNTING GOD’S WONDERFL DEEDS
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
3 When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence.4 For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment.
5 You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish; you have blotted out their name forever and ever. 6 The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins; their cities you rooted out; the very memory of them has perished. 7 But the LORD sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice,8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness.9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.10 And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:1-10
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PRAISING AND REMEMBERING GOD’S GOODNESS by ILMA
I thank my majestic Lord with my whole heart
Without his steadfast love, I will depart
I remember all the wonderful deeds he has done for me
I will continue to rejoice and praise him constantly
O my Lord, when the enemy assaults me, you were there
You made sure they do not hurt me or become victorious
You are my defender; you dealt with all of them yourself
You exercised your authority to deliver and give me help.
Praise and glory to you my Lord and Savior!
You sit at your throne and you live forever
Justice is established in your kingdom
To the oppressed, you give freedom
You are a refuge in times of trouble
To those who trust you, you remain faithful
Blessings are poured to those who know you intimately
They are assured of your loving kindness infinitely.
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REFLECTION
• What were the suggested ways we praise the Lord according to the psalmist in this psalm?
• How is remembering God’s wonderful deed important for a believer’s life?