Look to the Lord
in His strength;
seek to serve
Him constantly.
(Psalm 105:4)
God is faithful and His promises are sure. His judgments prevail throughout the earth. It is important to actively seek God in all circumstances and rely on His strength rather than our own. God has done wondrous deeds in our lives and we should always remember and acknowledge God’s works and His justice. Let us continue seeking the Lord our God, remembering His works, trusting in His faithfulness, upholding our commitments, and acknowledging His sovereignty.
In the vast expanse where His judgments hold sway,
God's faithfulness shines, His promises never fray.
His word is sure, His covenant steadfast,
In His strength we find our mast.
Seek Him in all, in the high and the low,
In His strength, not ours, let our lives flow.
Wondrous are His deeds, His works so grand,
In every corner of this blessed land.
Remember His justice, His works so divine,
In every sunrise, His love does shine.
Trust in His faithfulness, His promises true,
In every moment, His grace we pursue.
Uphold our commitments, our end of the bond,
In His sovereignty, let us respond.
Seeking, remembering, trusting His word,
In His love, our voices are heard.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, acknowledging Your faithfulness and the surety of Your promises. We recognize that Your judgments prevail throughout the earth, a testament to Your sovereignty and righteousness.
Lord, we understand the importance of seeking You in all circumstances. We choose to rely on Your strength rather than our own, for You are our rock and our fortress.
We thank You for the wondrous deeds You have done in our lives. We choose to remember and acknowledge Your works and Your justice. Your hand has guided us, Your love has sustained us, and Your grace has been sufficient for us.
As we continue on this journey, we commit to seeking You, our Lord and our God. We commit to remembering Your works, trusting in Your faithfulness, upholding our commitments, and acknowledging Your sovereignty.
In all things, we choose to serve You and honor You. We pray that our lives will be a testament to Your love and faithfulness.
In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.
Pericope:
Fourth Book of Psalms 90-106
GOD'S FIDELITY TO THE PROMISE
Psalm 105:1-9
Responsorial Psalm | Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R: The Lord remembers his covenant forever.
4 Look to the Lord in his strength; seek to serve him constantly. 5 Recall the wondrous deeds that he has wrought, his portents, and the judgments he has uttered. (R) 6 You descendants of Abraham, his servants, sons of Jacob, his chosen ones! 7 He, the Lord, is our God; throughout the earth his judgments prevail. (R) 8 He remembers forever his covenant which he made binding for a thousand generations, 9 which he entered into with Abraham and by his oath to Isaac.
Background:
This passage is from the Bible, specifically from the Book of Psalms, Psalm 105:4-9. This psalm is a song of praise and remembrance of God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Here are the key points in this passage:
Seek the Lord: The psalmist encourages us to look to the Lord for strength and to serve Him constantly. This teaches us about the importance of seeking God’s guidance and serving Him in all aspects of our lives.
Remember God’s Deeds: The psalmist urges us to recall the wondrous deeds that God has done, His signs, and the judgments He has pronounced. This teaches us the importance of remembering and acknowledging God’s works and His justice.
God’s Covenant: The psalmist reminds the descendants of Abraham, the servants of God, about the covenant God made with Abraham and confirmed with an oath to Isaac. This covenant is remembered by God forever and is binding for a thousand generations. This teaches us about God’s faithfulness and the enduring nature of His promises.
God’s Sovereignty: The psalmist affirms that the Lord is our God and His judgments prevail throughout the earth. This teaches us about God’s sovereignty over all creation.
This passage is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness, His mighty works, and His everlasting covenant.
Learning Lessons:
Seeking God: Verses 4-5 encourage us to look to the Lord in His strength and to serve Him constantly. This teaches us the importance of actively seeking God in all circumstances and relying on His strength rather than our own.
Remembering God’s Works: We are also encouraged to recall the wondrous deeds that God has done. This teaches us the importance of remembering and acknowledging God’s works in our lives and the world around us.
God’s Faithfulness: Verses 6-7 remind us of God’s faithfulness to His people, the descendants of Abraham. This teaches us that God is faithful and His promises are sure.
God’s Covenant: Verses 8-9 emphasize the covenant God made with Abraham, which is binding for a thousand generations. This teaches us about the enduring nature of God’s promises and the importance of our commitment to uphold our end of the covenant.
God’s Sovereignty: The passage affirms that God’s judgments prevail throughout the earth. This teaches us about God’s sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all creation.
These lessons remind us of the importance of seeking God, remembering His works, trusting in His faithfulness, upholding our commitments, and acknowledging His sovereignty.
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
