June17
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PSALM 107 THEY CRIED TO THE LORD THEY WERE DELIVERED FROM DISTRESS
21 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!
23 Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters;
24 they saw the deeds of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep.
25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea.
26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
their courage melted away in their evil plight;
27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits’ end.
28 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
29 He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
and he brought them to their desired haven.
31 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders. – Psalm 107:21-32
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A GOD WHO HEARS YOUR CRIES FOR RESCUE by ILMA
Have you ever wondered if the other little gods have such power?
Can they do what our Lord does; he calms storms and it cowers?
Can they bring life to something just be breathing on it?
Will they even be at par with his might and omniscience?
Do not ever doubt the Almighty God who has dominion over all things
He made all creation so he can do with them as he pleases
Our Lord God is steadfast in his love, he never wavers but is firm
Those who fear him and serve him, he will pardon their sins
Go to the Lord and thank him for his faithful love; give him praise
Let the whole congregation exalt him so with the whole human race
Cry out to him and you will never be minimized or taken for granted
He is a just and compassionate God; he knows every detail of your problems.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it a good idea to cry out to God rather than to others about your trials?