Scripture Reading
Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
Reflection
Twenty-six times in this psalm the refrain repeats: his love endures forever. It is not a decoration but a drumbeat, working its way past every doubt and weariness until it settles in the bone. Whatever the new year brings, whatever the last year held, this is the bedrock: his love — his hesed, his covenant faithfulness — does not end.
Prayer for Today
Righteous Father God, I pray for our worship leaders and also those who are leaders in other areas like Sunday school and administrative positions, but for now, I ask you to help our worship leaders focus on what You desire and that is that You be glorified in our worship services as we worship You. I pray we worship You in spirit and in truth (John 4:24) so we can bring glory to You through our praises and thanksgivings. Please help your Spirit enable those who lead our worship services to seek to give You the credit for all we do and to help us focus on Your desire to be glorified and in His name we pray to seek more glorify for this, Jesus Christ, amen.
Amen.