May 23
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Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.
2 Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;
Make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.
6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made,
And by the breath of his mouth all their host.
7 He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses.
8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!
9 For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
10 The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
He frustrates the plans of the peoples.11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever,
The plans of his heart to all generations. – Psalm 33:1-11
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In this psalm the psalmist praises the Lord with shouts of joy and giving thanks to Him with music, using lyre and harp. He encourages everyone to sing new songs and shout with joy and praise. He also focuses on the uprightness of God’s word and the importance of righteousness and justice in our lives. This song reminds us how powerful the word of the Lord; by his breath, he created everything. As he spoke, everything came into being. Only God’s counsel will last forever. Human counsel or reasoning on the other hand, isn’t always true and right.
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ADORATION: Praise be to God of all creation. His word is everlasting. His power is immense and amazing.
CONFESSION: Forgive me when I do not sing songs of joy and praise you Lord.
THANKSGIVING: Thank you for all the counsel you give us.
SUPPLICATION: May all believers follow only what is coming from God’s word and his counsel. May they let the truth from Scriptures guide their lives.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important to know truth in order to stay holy, righteous and wise?