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Thanksgiving · David

Psalm 138

For the day after God answered, when you are grateful and the work isn’t finished yet.

8 verses≈ 3 minBSB

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Where we are

  1. 1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'
  2. 42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressure
  3. 73–89Book IIIAsaph and Korah: the kingdom falls
  4. 90–106Book IVBack to Moses: the LORD reigns
  5. 107–150Book VSongs of ascents, and the last HallelujahPsalm 138

A Thankful Heart

A man kneels on a flat rooftop, seen from behind, head low, facing a plain tent on the far end of the ridge.

Of David.

I give You thanks with all my heart;

before the gods I sing Your praises.

I bow down toward Your holy temple

and give thanks to Your name

for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness;

You have exalted Your name

and Your word above all else.

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before the gods I sing Your praises.

On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

From a high pass, several small royal parties in different dress converge on one road, far off, in the morning.

All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD,

when they hear the words of Your mouth.

They will sing of the ways of the LORD,

for the glory of the LORD is great.

Though the LORD is on high,

He attends to the lowly;

but the proud He knows from afar.

A narrow rock gorge at midday, a path running through it, one small figure far ahead.

If I walk in the midst of trouble,

You preserve me from the anger of my foes;

You extend Your hand,

and Your right hand saves me.

The LORD will fulfill

His purpose for me.

O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—

do not abandon the works of Your hands.

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Narrated by Bob Souer · BSB audio, public domain

Pray

Pray it

Thank Him for one prayer He has answered. Then name what is still unfinished, and ask Him: “do not abandon the works of Your hands.” Amen.

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The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me.

Psalm 138:8

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