Psalm
40:1-17
Key
Verses: 40:20 NRSV
“I
have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your
faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and
your faithfulness from the great congregation.”
The ways God helps us, the
ways God shapes us and forms us, we often times keep these things to ourselves.
Here the Psalmist gladly proclaims that he does not hide these things in his
heart. Instead he proclaims God’s faithfulness, God’s salvation, and God’s
steadfast love to everyone. Sharing with
others about how God is working in us is a way to bring glory to God and to
encourage others who also might be looking for God to work in their lives or
who are struggling in the same ways we are. Let us be open with one another
about the ways God is forming us.
Things
to Think on
In what ways has god helped you this week?
How is God shaping you and forming you in love?
How have you seem God’s love at work this week?
When was the last time you shared with others about
these sorts of things?
Take time today to share with those around you about
how God is at work in your life.
A Prayer for Today
Lord, God sometimes I want
to be like Mary and hold things about you in my heart, treasure them and keep
them for myself. Help me to be abe to share with others about how you are
helping me, teaching me, and shaping me. Help me to listen to others when they
share these things with me. Help me to bring glory to your Name be an encouragement
to others. - Amen
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