March18
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PSALM 129
“Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth”- let Israel now say-
2 “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth,
yet they have not prevailed against me.
3 The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows.”
4 The LORD is righteous; he has cut the cords of the wicked.
5 May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward!
6 Let them be like the grass on the housetops,
which withers before it grows up,
7 with which the reaper does not fill his hand
nor the binder of sheaves his arms,
8 nor do those who pass by say,
“The blessing of the LORD be upon you!
We bless you in the name of the LORD!”
– Psalm 129:1-4
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PSALM 129 THE LORD HAS CUT THE CORDS OF THE WICKED
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Remember what the Lord has done for his people time and again
If you do not forget such wonderful deeds, you’ll have a lot of gain
You may not be free from corruption as you live in this world
But God has exposed all their wickedness through his word
Man’s nature is sinful but there is hope in the Risen Christ
If you believe in Jesus, you will overcome evil and have life.
It may not seem so bright as you are amongst the wicked
But remember that the Lord has already cut their cords
The blessings of the Lord is upon all those who love him
They are protected and have the answer to win over sin
Praise the Lord who has faithfully provided all your needs
Do not worry or be anxious, remember all his good deeds.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important to recall God’s wonderful deeds as we live in this world?