February 15
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PSALM 138 GIVE THANKS WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART
I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; 2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. 3 On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. 4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth, 5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD. 6 For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
– Psalm 138:1-8
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YOUR NAME AND YOUR WORD ENDURES FOREVER by ILMA
Your name O Lord is the name above all names
To your wonderful and powerful name, I bow down
There is no other name that has that same power
In your name, all things and creatures will cower
Even kings and princes will not have that same authority
Not a soul can surpass your dominion and sovereignty.
You gave us your word which is all truth and wisdom
I thank you Lord for such gift of knowledge and freedom
Your word is the guide that leads us to the narrow path
It exposes all tactics and enticements that may distract us
It is your word that makes us discern what is false
It prevents us from confusion and sin that makes us fall.
I praise your holy name that endures forever
You regard even the lowly who are always rejected
You stretch out your hand to rescue your people
You fulfill your purpose for all your faithful children
Though I live in the midst of corruption, you preserve me
Thank you, Lord for all your grace, love and mercy.
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REFLECTION
• How can a grateful heart edify the body and give God praise and glory?