Post by Woody Williams on Nov 12, 2024 8:22:29 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Psalm 144:1-4, 9-10
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Blessed be the LORD, my rock,
who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;
my rock and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield, in whom I take refuge,
who subdues the peoples under me.
O LORD, what are human beings that you regard them,
or mortals that you think of them?
They are like a breath;
their days are like a passing shadow.
I will sing a new song to you, O God;
upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you,
the one who gives victory to kings,
who rescues his servant David.
Devotional
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David prays for victory over his enemies. He has a deep sense of
dependency on God for preparation and winning. He adds a vow to his
request in a promise to sing a "new song" to God when victory comes.
A "new song" is a creative and fresh response to God's mighty deeds.
David understands the importance of gratitude as the proper response
to God's grace-filled actions on his behalf.
Prayer
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Help me see your grace for my life, Lord, and respond with a fresh
song of praise. Amen