June17
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PSALM 107 THEY CRIED TO THE LORD THEY WERE DELIVERED FROM DISTRESS
21 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!
23 Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters;
24 they saw the deeds of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep.
25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea.
26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
their courage melted away in their evil plight;
27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits’ end.
28 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
29 He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
and he brought them to their desired haven.
31 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders. – Psalm 107:21-32
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A GOD WHO HEARS YOUR CRIES FOR RESCUE by ILMA
Have you ever wondered if the other little gods have such power?
Can they do what our Lord does; he calms storms and it cowers?
Can they bring life to something just be breathing on it?
Will they even be at par with his might and omniscience?
Do not ever doubt the Almighty God who has dominion over all things
He made all creation so he can do with them as he pleases
Our Lord God is steadfast in his love, he never wavers but is firm
Those who fear him and serve him, he will pardon their sins
Go to the Lord and thank him for his faithful love; give him praise
Let the whole congregation exalt him so with the whole human race
Cry out to him and you will never be minimized or taken for granted
He is a just and compassionate God; he knows every detail of your problems.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it a good idea to cry out to God rather than to others about your trials?
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PSALM 107 DELIVERANCE TO PRISONERS IN AFFLICTION
June 16
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PSALM 107 DELIVERANCE TO PRISONERS IN AFFLICTION
10 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons,
11 for they had rebelled against the words of God,
and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
12 So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor; they fell down, with none to help.
13 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
and burst their bonds apart.
15 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
16 For he shatters the doors of bronze and cuts in two the bars of iron.
17 Some were fools through their sinful ways,
and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
18 they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
20 He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.
– Psalm 107:10-20
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SUFFERING: AFTERMATH OF SIN by ILMA
The Lord promised deliverance from troubles to all his people
He gives assurance of salvation to those who continue to be faithful
The Lord is steadfast in his love and is full of mercy to his saints
The wicked will suffer as a consequence of sins and disobedience
When God brought you out of darkness into the light
He still gave you a choice to choose Him so you can have life
Some were foolish to follow their cravings and the flesh
They forget to thank the Lord and give him all the praise
Because God is good and loving, he hears the cry of his beloved
There are no guarantees to the unrighteous who continue to be wicked
For the Lord hates evil and he punishes all unrighteousness
To avoid suffering and the pains of hell, seek the path to righteousness.
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REFLECTION
• According to this psalm, how can we avoid suffering? What is its root?
PSALM 107 THE LORD DELIVERS
June 15
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PSALM 107 THE LORD DELIVERS
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble
3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west,
from the north and from the south.
4 Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in;
5 hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.
6 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
7 He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.
8 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
For his wondrous works to the children of man!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
-Psalm 107:1-9
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WHEN YOU CRY TO THE LORD by ILMA
The Lord is good and steadfast in his love which endures forever
Give him gratitude and praise and you will thrive even as you suffer
Remember how you have wandered in deserts and have no dwellings?
You were hungry and thirsty and your whole being almost fainted.
When you cried out to the Lord during these troubled times, he listened
He delivered you from your distress and led you to a straight way to travel
Thank the Lord for he is the only one who can satisfy your whole being
Never forget all the good deeds and wonders he did especially his blessings.
When you cry out to the Lord, he hears you but often miss his answer
You focus on your expected outcome and miss out on the actual response
Trust in the Lord for he knows what is best for you; he is all powerful
Be grateful that the Lord’s love for you is steadfast and unconditional.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it a good practice to dwell on the wondrous deeds that the Lord has done for all his people when we go through trials and sufferings?
• How does gratitude change our attitudes?