Meditate: Acts 2:47

Typically, we go through this and while there’s some extra reading there’s no paperwork.

Today’s different. So get ready to do some writing (or at least some heavy thinking). It’s review time!

See, throughout history one of the ways we praise God is just to review our history with Him. To look back at what God has been up to in our lives, families, or nations and give Him credit, to give Him praise.

If you’ve been doing the “Digging Deeper” segments this week, you’ve already seen some of this. Today it’s your turn. But don’t worry I’m going to walk you through this.

Start simple.

Read Psalm 136 then copy verses 1-3. That’ll get you warmed up.

Now list an attribute or characteristic of God that especially strikes you, and list it.

Begin by saying “You are…” and follow this with the line: “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Next, think of something God has made that you’re particularly amazed by. Begin with “You made…” and follow it with “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Next think of something that God has rescued you from or, like Esther, a disaster that He’s prevented. Write it and follow with “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Name a tough place or time that God got you through. “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Has there been a time God provided for you? List it. “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Something that used to control you that God has freed you from or a particular way that God’s redefined you? “Your faithful love endures forever.“

Keep going. Spend some time thinking about God and let your mind and your heart race. Take your time and enjoy. Make as many lines as you want.

When you’re done you’ll have a psalm of praise, a record of God’s work in your life. Take it out from time to time as a reminder, as an argument against darkness and doubt.

Now for extra credit, get together with your family or a group you’re close to and do this together. Review God’s history with your family or your group. Make some history together and pass it along.

Let me know how it goes.

Pray:
Praise: You are the Lord of Lords, the God of Gods.
Confess: You are faithful through all generations.
Thank: Your love endures forever.
Ask: Fix in my heart and mind the truth of your never-ending love.

Digging Deeper: Psalm 136