May 1
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PSALM 94 THE LORD WIPES OUT WICKEDNESS
19 When the cares of my heart are many,
your consolations cheer my soul.
20 Can wicked rulers be allied with you,
those who frame injustice by statute?
21 They band together against the life of the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
22 But the LORD has become my stronghold,
and my God the rock of my refuge.
23 He will bring back on them their iniquity
and wipe them out for their wickedness;
the LORD our God will wipe them out. – Psalm 94:19-23
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WHEN THE CARES OF MY HEART ARE MANY by ILMA
When the cares of my heart are many and overwhelming
The Lord cheers my soul pouring me with much blessings
Though it may feel so tiring and discouraging, he brings peace
When so much evil attack me, I can surely run to Him.
When the cares are so much, I can be assured of his presence
He promised never to leave me nor allow evil to be victorious
The Lord is my rock and my sanctuary; in him, I am strong
He will retrieve back all that the enemy has stolen.
When trials and sufferings plague me and I feel discouraged
I will press on to remember that it will help me to endure more
Even the evil that is used against me will also be used for his good
He may allow a little suffering but He’ll punish all evil and the fools.
When I am surrounded by plots and schemes of the devil
The Lord will surely put an end to all those who perpetuate evil
He will never allow his beloved people to be defeated
He is a stronghold and protector to all who live in righteousness.
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REFLECTION
• Why should we run to the throne of God when our cares are many?
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PSALM 54 THE LORD UPHOLDS MY LIFE
April 13
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PSALM 54 THE LORD UPHOLDS MY LIFE
O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
2 O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers[ have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah
4 Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
5 He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.
6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good.
7 For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. – Psalm 54:1-7
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MY LORD IS MY DEFENDER AND PROTECTOR by ILMA
O my Lord, I cry out to you because you are my defender
The enemy has plotted to bring me down and oppress me
They do not know you or fear you; they are full of wickedness
They attack all your people and those who live in righteousness.
Come to my aide Lord, and protect the truth that they are twisting
You have been faithful to deliver me in all my past troubles
I look up to your promise of protection; you are my defence
Deliver me from those who scheme to divide your children.
Do what you need to do to expose all the devil’s tactics
Give back to them the evil that they plan to do to the upright
You are faithful to cover your people with your unfailing love
Help me to constantly rely on your protection, mercy and grace.
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REFLECTION
• What was the event that instigated this psalm that David wrote?
• Why do you think David prayed verse 5 to return the evil to his enemies?