Psalm 115:1 Not to us, Adonai, not to us,
but to your name give glory,
because of your grace and truth.
2 Why should the nations ask,
“Where is their God?”
3 Our God is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.
4 Their idols are mere silver and gold,
made by human hands.
5 They have mouths, but they can’t speak;
they have eyes, but they can’t see;
6 they have ears, but they can’t hear;
they have noses, but they can’t smell;
7 they have hands, but they can’t feel;
they have feet, but they can’t walk;
with their throats they can’t make a sound.
8 The people who make them will become like them,
along with everyone who trusts in them.
9 Isra’el, trust in Adonai!
He is their help and shield.
10 House of Aharon, trust in Adonai!
He is their help and shield.
11 You who fear Adonai, trust in Adonai!
He is their help and shield.
12 Adonai has kept us in mind,
and he will bless.
He will bless the house of Isra’el;
he will bless the house of Aharon;
13 he will bless those who fear Adonai,
great and small alike.
14 May Adonai increase your numbers,
both yours and those of your children.
15 May you be blessed by Adonai,
the maker of heaven and earth.
16 Heaven belongs to Adonai,
but the earth he has given to humankind.
17 The dead can’t praise Adonai,
not those who sink down into silence.
18 But we will bless Adonai
from now on and forever.
Halleluyah!
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I knew a very humble Christian woman. She was just an ordinary woman. High school was difficult for her. She had trouble developing relationships with other people. She wore only plain, modest clothes. She raised her children in a very simple lifestyle.
Although this woman had a problem with reading, writing and math, there was one thing she understood clearly. She understood that she needed to respect God and obey Him. This woman lived for God every day. She was an amazing role model for me and other young people.
How did this woman show her respect for God? She showed her respect through her prayer life. She spent time every day talking with God and seeking His help. She also showed her respect for God through the way she raised her children. The writer of Psalm 115:11 was like this woman. He knew that trust is an important part of respecting God. "Followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is your strength and shield."
Do you show other people that you love and respect God? Recognize His power and trust Him to lead you every day.---
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