1 Kings 19:4-8

Psalm 34:2-7Learn to savor how good the LORD is; happy are those who take refuge in him.Copyrighted material that appears in this article is included under the provisions of the Fair Use Clause of the National Copyright Act, which allows limited reproduction of copyrighted materials for educational and religious use when no financial charge is made for viewing. Catholic Lectionary. (2009). . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.

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2 I will bless the LORD at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth.3 My soul will glory in the LORD that the poor may hear and be glad.4 Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.5 I sought the LORD, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears.6 Look to God that you may be radiant with joy and your faces may not blush for shame.7 In my misfortune I called, the LORD heard and saved me from all distress.

It was once said that he who praises God for blessings will always have blessings for which to praise God.Have you noticed when things are going well we forget to pray, but let even the smallest trouble come into our lives and we find the time to pray for its resolution?When David says, I sought the Lord, and he answered me (v4) he is speaking of a time when he prayed because he recognized his present difficulty, his danger, could only be resolved by a loving and forgiving God.When we were children we often boasted, My Daddy can do anything, but as we matured we didnt use the phrase as often because we came to realize our Daddy had limitations.Its just the opposite with God, as we mature in our faith we come to realize that God has no limitations.

In our worldly adulthood we become independent of our earthly Father that we once thought could do anything.In our spiritual adulthood we become more dependent on our heavenly Father because we know He can do anything.This psalm is an encouragement for all who struggle to remain loyal to a God who can do anything while He graciously blesses humanity.

Join your friends and neighbors at church and praise the Lord for all His help and blessings.