March 3
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PSALM 116 WHAT SHALL I RENDER TO THE LORD?
10 I believed, even when I spoke: “I am greatly afflicted”;11 I said in my alarm, “All
mankind are liars.” 12 What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD,14 I will pay my vows to the LORD
in the presence of all his people.15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his
saints. 16 O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds. 17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. 18 I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, 19 in the courts of the house of the LORD, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
– Psalm 116:10-19
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I LIFT UP MY LIFE TO YOU LORD by ILMA
O Lord, you have done so much for me all these time
You have pulled me out of the pit and saved my life
How can I show you gratitude for all you’ve done?
You provided me a clean slate when you gave us your Son
You formed and watched me in my mother’s womb
And considered me precious; the apple of your eyes
Help me to commit to you without any compromises
Tell me how I can accept and look up to your promises
Give me the courage to resist evil and walk in freedom
Help me to keep my eyes focused on your kingdom
O Lord, I am your servant, show me how to honor you
Cleanse me from all sinfulness, so I can walk in truth
Lead me to a life of willingness to suffer all adversities
O Lord, forgive me for failing to live up to your ideals
Grant me mercy to be the person you created me to be
Deliver me from all unrighteousness and grant me mercy
How can I truly live in your grace and steadfast love?
I praise and thank you for everything else that I have.
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REFLECTION
• Since we know there’s nothing we can repay God for all the things he has done for us, why is it important to ponder on how we can glorify and praise him daily for all that we possess?
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PSALM 116 CALL ON THE LORD AS LONG AS YOU LIVE
March 2
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PSALM 116 CALL ON THE LORD AS LONG AS YOU LIVE
I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.2 Because he
inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!” 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. 7 Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling; 9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
– Psalm 116:1-9
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I CRY OUT TO GOD AND HE HEARD ME by ILMA
My Lord, you are my all, the reason why I live
I cry out to you and you answered me without fail
When I am surrounded with people who judge me
You protect me and guard my heart from offenses
During this time of much illnesses and pandemic
You made sure I was shielded from its effects
I cry out to you to help me fulfill my calling
Though many forces attack, I continue to persist
You have preserved the simple and favor the humble
Thank you for blessing the weak, vulnerable and the lowly.
My Lord, you are gracious, righteous and merciful
You haven’t denied me pardon when I am weak and sinful
Each time I confess, you easily forgive my transgressions
You have freed me from many lies and all kinds deceptions
Lord, I love you so much, you are the source of life
I cry out to you to reveal yourself to all the blind
Strengthen me Lord as I shine the light you gave me
Do not let me give up when things seem overwhelming
I will walk with you my Lord amidst this corrupt world
I will lean on your grace and meditate constantly on your word.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important for all believers to cry out to God?