Sunday, January 11, 2009

Psalm 118

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: "His love endures forever." 3 Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever." 4 Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. 6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.


10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they died out as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 13 I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me.

14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. 15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
16 The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!" 17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.


18 The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. 22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; 23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. 27 The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. 28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. 29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."


And today I thank you Father, because your love does endure forever!

Lord, thank you for your blessings, you refresh my soul!

Frank

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks!! Kathy

Anonymous said...

We love ya'll!!!
Kelly

Anonymous said...

Amen to that...God's word is so good!
Love you,
Jane

Anonymous said...

i just noticed this was Frank.... wow, even more. i am so glad your morning is starting off this way... and you have started mine off better than it was going. Love ya.. and call me if you need an easier way into church- any time!! Kathy

Marian said...

God's Word is Truth! Frank, you and Peggy are living, breathing examples of Jesus in your daily lives! What an encouragement you are to thousands of people! Your love for the Father is represented by the fruit of His spirit in your lives. The love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, kindness, meekness, and self-control that you exhibit are evidence that you belong to Him....that you KNOW Him, that you LOVE Him, and that you desire for everyone you know to also TRUST and Know Him! Thank you for being such a strong warrior in the faith and an example to everyone you know!

Much love from Little Rock!!!
Marian

Sandy Brody aka Nana said...

All is well in the 'making of the beautiful'!! ( featz included).xoxox Much, much love Nana