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Give Great Thanks?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give great thanks to the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The early part of Psalm 109 says a lot about what the psalmist wishes would happen to his enemies. He does not hope the best for them.

By Psalm 109:30-31 (ESV), however, the psalmist is thankful.

“With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord;
I will praise him in the midst of the throng.
For he stands at the right hand of the needy one,
to save him from those who condemn his soul to death.”

Have you ever wanted to retaliate against those who oppose or oppress? Try a different approach. Spend time thanking God for his provision. Also, praise the Lord publicly.

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Sing in the Face of Adversity?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who, in the face of adversity, sing and make melody to the Lord. In Jesus’ name amen.

In the face of trouble, David sang to the Lord. This would not be the default for most people. It is not a natural tendency to give shouts of joy or to sing when faced with a crisis. What about your reaction? Would you be like David?

Psalm 27:6-8 reminds us of how to react when under attack:

“And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
You have said, ‘Seek my face.’
My heart says to you,
‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’”

David, the psalmist, was making sacrifices, seeking God’s face, and singing. Instead of focusing on the problem, he looked to the Lord. Do likewise!

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