February 12
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PSALM 118
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
2 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the LORD say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
5 Out of my distress I called on the LORD;
the LORD answered me and set me free.
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. – Psalm 118:1-9
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PSALM 118 THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE I WILL NOT FEAR
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
I will dwell on the steadfast love of the Lord that lasts eternally
He has delivered me from bondage so I can live for him faithfully
When I was in trouble, I cried out to him and he heard me
The Lord answered my prayer and freed me from the enemy.
Let us all give thanks to the Lord whose love endures forever
Those who fear the Lord will declare his majestic splendor
The Lord is on my side, therefore I will not fear anything
God is near me, there’s nothing anyone can harm me with.
It is better to trust in the Lord than on any human power
Man is finite and cannot have the sovereignty that only God possess
Let us only run to the throne of God for he is in control of all things
Remember that the Lord is on our side, there’s no reason to be afraid.
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REFLECTION
• What is the greatest assurance we can dwell on that is talked about in this psalm?
• Why is it important to trust in the Lord alone rather than in men or princes?