Sunday, July 28, 2024  

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Today's Scripture
Psalm 89:1–18

I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.

I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David:

‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’”

Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord,

a God feared in the council of the holy ones, great and awesome above all that are around him?

O Lord God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.

You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it — you have founded them.

The north and the south — you created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.

You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;

they exult in your name all day long, and extol your righteousness.

For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.

For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel. (NRSV)

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Reflection

When I read this passage, I was immediately struck by the first two verses: “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.”

These verses were so powerful for me because I appreciate the psalmist’s reminder that God loves us forever. How comforting is it to know that God’s love is unconditional and everlasting? I am grateful for this powerful reminder, and yes, I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever!

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Prayer
Loving God, thank you for holding me in your arms and encircling me with your everlasting love. Amen.

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Written by Pamela Spann, Member of Fourth Presbyterian Church

Reflection and Prayer © Fourth Presbyterian Church

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