In this song of praise, the psalmist encourages his people by leading them in song. Here’s the psalm in its entirety: “From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me – let Israel now say – from my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me, but they have never been able to finish me off. My back is covered with cuts, as if a farmer had plowed long furrows. But the Lord is good; he has cut the cords used by the ungodly to bind me. (Yes!!! “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” Lord, thank you for freeing us from bondage!)
May all who hate Jerusalem be turned back in shameful defeat. May they be as useless as grass on a rooftop, turning yellow when only half grown, ignored by the harvester, despised by the binder. And may those who pass by refuse to give them this blessing: ‘The Lord’s blessings be upon you; we bless you in the Lord’s name.’” (Psalm 129)
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Thank you for cutting the cords used by our enemies to bind us! They can’t do a thing to us because of you! Lord, you are amazing and we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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