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“Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.” (Psalm 107:43, NIV)

The verses preceding today’s scripture are a recollection of the many gracious deeds of the Lord toward His “redeemed” ones. 

It is worth noting that the list is both personal and corporate; as recent as today and as distant as long ago; both dramatic and mundane. 

We need not personally experience every gracious deed of the Lord God in order to add our “amen.” The testimony of all of the saints of God is also our testimony when we identify with our heavenly Father’s purposes, and affirm in our living our heavenly Father’s will.  

Heeding the wisdom of the Lord, and pondering all of His loving deeds will keep your relationship fresh, and your vision clear.  – Luther

Reminder: Daily Encouragement will be taking its customary Sunday break on tomorrow.  Lord willing, see you again on Monday!

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“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.” (Psalm 3:5, NIV)

The arrival of another weekend provides the opportunity to rest, reflect, and re-engage. 

The writer of this psalm (David) wrote it while on the run from his son Absalom (a rogue child if ever there was one). See 2 Samuel 15 for the background.

In critical times, we are reminded of our fragility. We awake from our slumber only because God awakens us. We live, only because God sustains us.

However, we need also to remember that God sustains us when life is sweet and everyone is at peace with us. In every circumstance, give thanks to God for his grace.  – Luther

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