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Chapter 12 (ESV)

1 You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.

² “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”

³ With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. ⁴ And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord,
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.

⁵ “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth.
⁶ Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

 

REFLECTION:

1. This is a short hymn that celebrates the coming goodness “in that day”. They will know the full meaning of salvation, and will together sing praises and give thanks.  The people, inspired by this vision of the future, were filled with hope.
2. Songs of praise were often written to acknowledge God’s goodness and everlasting protection.
3. What are some of the events in your life that show God’s love toward you? How has God strengthened you?  Focus on ways God has made you stronger.
4. Close this time with God by singing: Father I adore you.

 

PRAYER:

Stay with God for a little longer.  Continue to converse with God and listen to what He wants to tell you.  Then write down any thought and/or prayer in your spiritual journal.

 

HYMN:

Father I Adore You – youtu.be/Ph-ZBiIETB0