May 24
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12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
The people whom he has chosen as his heritage!
13 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man;
14 From where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
15 He who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.
16 The king is not saved by his great army;
A warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation,
And by its great might it cannot rescue.
18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,
On those who hope in his steadfast love,
19 That he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.
22 Let your steadfast love, O LORD be upon us, even as we hope in you.
– Psalm 33:12-22
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This song is a thanksgiving for how the Lord watches over those whom He has chosen to be his. He looks down from heaven and observes every deed they do. His eyes focus on those who fear him and those who depend on his steadfast love. He particularly likes it when our hearts are glad in him and when we trust in Him alone. This psalm also pleads God to give his people anointing and blessing as they continue to believe and hope in him. It is sad to know that many people are not accountable for all their actions. They think that they can do whatever they please; they don’t take seriously God’s watch over them.
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ADORATION: Praise the Lord who sees all things and cares for his people.
CONFESSION: Forgive me when I fail to be responsible and accountable to you.
THANKSGIVING: Thank you for watching over us constantly, ensuring our safety.
SUPPLICATION: May God bless all his children continually and may we all stay loyal to him.
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REFLECTION
• Why is accountability and honesty important in your walk as followers of Jesus?