March 28
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PSALM 136
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;
4 to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;
5 to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
6 to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
7 to him who made the great lights, for his steadfast love endures forever;
8 the sun to rule over the day, for his steadfast love endures forever;
9 the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;
– Psalm 136:1-9
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PSALM 136 GIVE THANKS TO THE GOD WHO IS GOOD
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
What is man that God gives him his unconditional and steadfast love?
He was made in his own image so God’s magnificence can be witnessed by man
The Lord made the heavens and the earth so they can live and do their calling
He gave man all his needs so they can follow his laws and continually serve him.
Give thanks to the God who is good and Almighty; he deserves all the glory
He gave us the sun so we can see in the day, toil and serve him only
The moon and the stars shed us light at night so we can rest and be refreshed
The Lord made the earth above the waters, so we can thrive and be nourished.
Give thanks to the God of gods and Lord of lords; his faithfulness lasts forever
He is the only one who can provide all your needs and protect you from evil
Who else can ever love you more than the Lord your God? His love is limitless
He showers you with gifts and blessings; each morning his mercy is fresh.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important for believers to constantly count their blessings and to praise and give thanks to the Lord? What happens when we fail to do this regularly?