Month: June 2024

Psalms of Thanksgiving: Psalm 124

Read Psalm 124 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 If the Lord had not been on our side—    let Israel say—2 if the Lord had not been on our side    when people attacked us,3 they would have swallowed us alive    when their anger flared against us;4 the flood would have engulfed us,    the torrent would have swept over us,5 the raging waters    would have swept us away. 6 Praise be to …

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Psalms of Thanksgiving: Psalm 118

Read 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 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;    he brought me into a spacious place.6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.    What can mere mortals …

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Psalms of Thanksgiving: Psalm 116

Read Psalm 116 1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;    he heard my cry for mercy.2 Because he turned his ear to me,    I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death entangled me,    the anguish of the grave came over me;    I was overcome by distress and sorrow.4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:    “Lord, save me!” 5 The Lord is …

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