Today’s Theme for Prayer – God Gives Himself to Me
Power to Rejoice in My Union With God
Ps 136
Praise the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever; Praise the God of gods; for his mercy endures forever; Praise the Lord of lords; for his mercy endures forever; Who alone has done great wonders, for his mercy endures forever; Who skillfully made the heavens, for his mercy endures forever; Who spread the earth upon the waters, for his mercy endures forever; Who made the great lights, for his mercy endures forever; The sun to rule the day, for his mercy endures forever; The moon and stars to rule the night, for his mercy endures forever; Who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for his mercy endures forever; And led Israel from their midst, for his mercy endures forever; With mighty hand and outstretched arm, for his mercy endures forever; Who split in two the Red Sea, for his mercy endures forever; And led Israel through its midst, for his mercy endures forever; But swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea, for his mercy endures forever; Who led the people through the desert, for his mercy endures forever; Who struck down great kings, for his mercy endures forever; Slew powerful kings, for his mercy endures forever; Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his mercy endures forever; Og, king of Bashan, for his mercy endures forever; And made their lands a heritage, for his mercy endures forever; A heritage for Israel, his servant, for his mercy endures forever. The Lord remembered us in our low estate, for his mercy endures forever; Freed us from our foes, for his mercy endures forever; And gives bread to all flesh, for his mercy endures forever. Praise the God of heaven, for his mercy endures forever.
Grace Prayed For
This psalm is filled with praise for God’s enduring mercy. Pray for a heart that overflows with gratitude for all He has done and continues to do.
Finding Hope in His Enduring Love
Close your eyes and imagine the Israelites, a people freed from slavery, wandering through the vast, unforgiving wilderness. Picture their fear, their uncertainty, their desperate need for guidance and provision. Yet, even in their low estate, even when surrounded by enemies, God did not abandon them. He led them, He protected them, He provided for them. Why?
“For His mercy endures forever.”
This refrain echoes through the psalm like a heartbeat, a constant reminder of God’s unwavering love and faithfulness. He didn’t rescue them because they were strong or deserving; He rescued them because His compassion knows no bounds. He struck down powerful kings, not out of vengeance, but to pave a path for His people, to secure a heritage for them.
“Who led the people through the desert, for his mercy endures forever; Who struck down great kings, for his mercy endures forever…”
This isn’t just ancient history; it’s a mirror reflecting God’s character, a character that remains unchanged. He still remembers us in our low estate, still frees us from our foes, still provides for our needs. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
“The Lord remembered us in our low estate, for his mercy endures forever; Freed us from our foes, for his mercy endures forever; And gives bread to all flesh, for his mercy endures forever.”
This psalm is an invitation to remember. To remember His faithfulness in the past, to recognize His presence in the present, and to trust in His promises for the future. It’s a call to praise, to lift our voices in gratitude for the God whose mercy endures forever.
“Praise the God of heaven, for his mercy endures forever.”
Take a moment to reflect on your own life. Where have you experienced His mercy? How has He led you, protected you, provided for you? Let these memories fuel your praise and deepen your trust in His enduring love. Even when you wander in the wilderness, even when you face giants, remember: His mercy endures forever. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will see you through, and He will bring you to the promised land.
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
It reminds you of His unwavering love: The refrain “for His mercy endures forever” emphasizes the timeless and unchanging nature of God’s love. As you meditate on this truth, you can begin to see His love as a constant, unwavering presence in your life. This realization can foster a sense of security and trust, allowing you to draw closer to Him.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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