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Sunday
November 16, 2008
Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens.
You have done
such wonderful things.
Who can compare with you, O God?
You have allowed
me to suffer much hardship,
but you will restore me to life again
and
lift me up from the depths of the earth.
You will restore me to even greater
honor
and comfort me once again.
Then I will praise you with music on
the harp,
because you are faithful to your promises, O God.
I will sing
for you with a lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
I will shout for joy and sing
your praises,
for you have redeemed me.
I will tell about your righteous
deeds all day long,
for everyone who tried to hurt me
has been shamed
and humiliated.
Psalm 71:19-24
As soon as I read these words the praise chorus filled my heart and mind. I searched the internet and could not find it, but it still rings within me. That's how God's Word should be for us. It should ring within us day and night.
It is His righteousness and His faithfulness that will shelter us and strengthen us to press on through our struggles. As the scripture says, no matter how much He allows us to suffer we can know that He will restore us again and lift us out of the tough spots.
Be encouraged my precious friend. There is power in His love. Remember that as you join with others today in worship!
Father, I praise You and thank You for Your faithfulness and righteousness. You alone deserve our highest praise! May love, joy and peace pervade us as we worship You today!
