I praise you, Lord God! There is no one like you. From your heavenly throne you reach down and show your love and care for your people on earth. Teach me to be your hands here on earth and to reach out to those in need. Amen.

God’s Word Goes Forth: Offer Thanks and Praise to God
Introduction

Psalm 113: The psalm opens with an affirmation of God’s sovereignty over all the earth and concludes with acknowledging God’s regard for the poor and needy.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 113:5

There is no one like the LORD our God.
Today’s Reading

1 Praise the LORD! You servants of the LORD, praise his name! 2 May his name be praised, now and forever. 3 From the east to the west praise the name of the LORD! 4 The LORD rules over all nations; his glory is above the heavens. 5 There is no one like the LORD our God. He lives in the heights above, 6 but he bends down to see the heavens and the earth. 7 He raises the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from their misery 8 and makes them companions of princes, the princes of his people. 9 He honors the childless wife in her home; he makes her happy by giving her children. Praise the LORD!
Reflect

According to verses 5 and 6, where does God dwell and what does God see? What are your thoughts about this image? Verses 7-9 emphasize God’s care for the poor and needy. How are the poor and needy cared for in your community?