Passage:
1 I love you, O Lord, my strength.
2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.
16 He sent from on high, he took me;
he drew me out of many waters.
17 He rescued me from my strong enemy
and from those who hated me,
for they were too mighty for me.
18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
but the Lord was my support.
19 He brought me out into a broad place;
he rescued me, because he delighted in me.
(Psalm 18:1–3, 16–19)
Song:
Reason I Sing by Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham
Lyrics:
You pulled me from darkness
And clothed me in garments of praise
Jesus forever my song will be You
I’m living in freedom
You’ve taken my burdens away
Jesus forever my song will be You
Only for You
For the cross that You bore
And the debt that You paid
For the victory You won
Over death and the grave
This is the reason I sing
For the hope that You give
And the joy that You bring
For the promise that
Heaven Is waiting for me
This is the reason I sing
I will not be silent
I’ll testify of Your grace
Jesus forever my song will be You
Only for You
So good so good
You’re so good to me
Forever I’ll sing
You’re so good to me
Jesus the reason I sing
Jesus the reason I sing
Jesus the reason I sing
Prayer:
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not the good he has done to me, who forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with grace and mercy… Therefore, my mouth and heart shall proclaim the Lord’s praise, from now on and forevermore. Amen.”
— Zacharias Ursinus
