Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever.
3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever:
4 To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever;
5 To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy endures forever;
6 To Him who laid out the earth above the waters, For His mercy endures forever;
Psalm 136:6:1-6
God of mercy,
Repetition, its often the only way I can learn and often how You have to teach me! Times tables, languages, using some new device . . . The Psalmist was a teacher. They wanted to be sure those singing this song, if they remembered nothing else, would remember the repetition . . . Your mercy endures forever!
Sung as they went up to the Temple to worship repeatedly. This Psalm also reminds us that You created the earth within the sea. And the coast where Jesus walked and served breakfast! Everything comes from You.
Your mercy endures forever. Modern advertisers know that we only need to hear something at least 7 times in order for it be in our memory and affect us. Hence annoying repetitive jingles and advert tunes regularly placed. (I still remember everyone’s a fruit and nut case tune!) The Psalm was sung by the leader and all the people singing the response – so it would be imbedded forever in their memory. What a wonderful truth.
Your mercy endures forever. ‘Mercy’ -compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. We have sinned but we have Your gift of mercy and forgiveness because of Jesus. Thank You, we worship and praise You.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Suggestions for pray . . .
God of mercy,
For our family and friends. For mercy, healing, help and whatever their personal needs today.
For our church, Ministers, those who serve and all who attend worship and mid week events.
For the royal family. Healing. Strength for those stepping in to cover engagements.
For our Parliament, Commons and Lords for the leading of Your Spirit.
For our local community, those who live and work near us.
For our schools as they return from Easter holidays to tell the stories of Jesus in assemblies.
For Open the Book church volunteers who act out Bible stories in school assemblies.
For Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, places of conflict. End war and drive or lead them to peace.
For all those affected by the earthquake in Taiwan. Those seeking to help.
For those who do not have the security of daily bread or fresh water. Provide for them and the agencies who provide for today and the means to earn a living for themselves.
For us help us to remember Bible verses and hymns and Bible stories rather than worries and annoying advert tunes!
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Saturday 7th April 2024
I have loved this song since I first heard it a decade ago sitting by the sea . . . I love Jesus and I love the sea and the sky. I need God in my heart and my head . . . What sights make You worship? Perfect flower, loved ones smile, mountains, your pet, ice cream . . .
Lately, I’ve been thinking about You
And lately, I’ve been dreaming of You
And lately, I can’t get You out of my head
Get You out of my head
Something about the ocean
Makes me rise up and praise
Something about the heavens
Makes me stand in awe again
Something about the sunrise
Reminds me of Your faithfulness
Something about the ocean
And I’m lost in love again
I’ll sing until I sense a smile
Upon Your great and lovely face
And till I know Your glory’s in this place
Your glory’s in this place
Lyrics: Lamont Hiebert