January 14
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PSALM 105
Oh, give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!
4 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
5 Remember the wondrous works that he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
6 O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!
7 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He remembers his covenant forever,
the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
9 the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac,
10 which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
11 saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as your portion for an inheritance.”
– Psalm 105:1-11
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PSALM 105 THE PURSUITS OF THE UPRIGHT & THE WICKED
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Many people in our world seek earthly things in their lives
They are concerned after their reputation, image, power and wealth
They get consumed by such desires that they forget their calling
So, they get into Satan’s trap of lust, greed and constant sinning
Their desires are insatiable and once conceived, generate more sins
They’ve no idea that when they are fully grown, they’ll bring forth death.
The righteous seek after things that are unseen, spiritual and eternal
They are genuinely concerned and interested in the well-being of others
The blameless do not isolate themselves but seek God’s presence always
They do not panic or worry when they lack, their strength is God’s Spirit
Make God first in all that you do and he will direct your path
Lover others and please the Lord always, then you’ll never be astray
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think the psalmist recommends verse 4 to all Christians?