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Psalm 84(Good News Translation)
Thursday
November 19, 2009
Called to be Free to Give God Thanks and Praise
Introduction
Psalm 84: Today's psalm describes a longing to be in the Temple worshiping God. It paints a picture of the Temple as a place that provides shelter and creates space for celebration and praise. It also describes the joy and commitment of those who travel to the Temple to worship God.
Today's Scripture: Psalm 84:11a
The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor.
How is this Scripture passage speaking to me today?
Today's Reading
1How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty!2How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.3Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own home; they keep their young near your altars,4How happy are those who live in your Temple, always singing praise to you.5How happy are those whose strength comes from you, who are eager to make the pilgrimage to Mount Zion.6As they pass through the dry valley of Baca, it becomes a place of springs; the autumn rain fills it with pools.7They grow stronger as they go; they will see the God of gods on Zion.8Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty. Listen, O God of Jacob!9Bless our king, O God, the king you have chosen.10One day spent in your Temple is better than a thousand anywhere else; I would rather stand at the gate of the house of my God than live in the homes of the wicked.11The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right.12LORD Almighty, how happy are those who trust in you!Reflect
In today's psalm, the Temple is described as God's house-a place that provides shelter and sustenance to people and animals. Are there sacred spaces where you tend to experience God's presence-places you think of as "God's House?" How can sacred spaces provide shelter and sustenance for your soul?
Pray
How I love to be in your house, Lord Almighty! Thank you for blessing me and sustaining me. It makes me happy to praise you. With my whole being I sing for joy to you! Amen.
Prayer Concern
Refugees
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