May 11
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PSALM 44 THROUGH YOU LORD WE PUSH DOWN OUR FOES
O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us,
what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old:
2 you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted;
you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free;
3 for not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm,
and the light of your face, for you delighted in them.
4 You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob!
5 Through you we push down our foes;
through your name we tread down those who rise up against us.
6 For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. – Psalm 44:1-3
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THE LORD GIVES; THE LORD TAKES by ILMA
All you people of God, you have heard of all his majestic work long ago
Remember to declare his goodness and steadfast love to the world
When you face all kinds of trials and sufferings, you are not alone
When you win battles and attacks of the enemy it’s not your own
The Lord gives whatever pleases him; he also takes it at his discretion
Never forget that everything comes from the Lord, have no illusions.
The Lord’s ways are not our ways; we can’t always comprehend His plans
Trust only in God so you will be able to follow his will and his ways
Our strength and victory only come from the Lord; do not boast
Do not take credit for everything that you achieve, it is not yours
The Lord gives and the Lord takes when the timing is right
Keep your eyes focused on Christ so you won’t lose sight.
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REFLECTION
• How can we avoid taking credit for anything we do since the Lord owns everything anyway and he is the Master and Maker of all things?
• How can we develop the habit of making God increase and us decrease mentioned in John 3:30?