Christ Church Daily Devotion April 12 2024

The Daily Devotion for April 12, 2024, is based on Psalm 136. It emphasizes giving thanks to the Lord for His enduring love. The psalmist reflects on God's works throughout history and highlights His kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. The repetition of "His love endures forever" reinforces the message. The psalm encourages us to remember God's love and care, as seen in the creation of the universe and His provision for His people. We are urged to take time to review and thank God for His love by listing ten blessings. Welcome to Christ Church's Daily Devotion for April 12, 2024. Today, we will be reading from Psalm 136. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His love endures forever. To Him who alone does great wonders. His love endures forever. Who by His understanding made the heavens. His love endures forever. Who spread out the earth upon the waters. His love endures forever. Who made the lights, the great lights. His love endures forever. The sun to govern the day. His love endures forever. The moon and stars to govern the night. His love endures forever. To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt. His love endures forever. And brought Israel out from among them. His love endures forever. With a mighty hand and outstretched arm. His love endures forever. To Him who divided the Red Sea asunder. His love endures forever. And brought Israel through the midst of it. His love endures forever. But swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His love endures forever. To Him who led His people through the wilderness. His love endures forever. To Him who struck down great kings. His love endures forever. And killed mighty kings. His love endures forever. Sion king of the Amorites. His love endures forever. And Og king of Bashan. His love endures forever. And gave their land as an inheritance. His love endures forever. Inheritance to His servant Israel. His love endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate. His love endures forever. And freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever. He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. For His love endures forever. As the psalmist reflects on the history of God's people in relationship with God. He offers a wonderful refrain. His love endures forever. Children learn best the repetition. And so it's true with the children of God. One of the best ways to remember God's works in our lives is to recount who He is. And how the God of the universe cares for us. The psalm showcases the many aspects of God's love including kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. We never have to worry that God will run out of love. Because it flows from a well that will never run dry. We cannot put a limit on God's care or love. The entire universe is a testimony to the vastness of God and His power. The next time you see the sunset or sunrise. Or look for the rainbow in an afternoon rain shower. Or experience a beautiful natural wonder. Remember the God of creation loves you no matter what. God painstakingly created every detail of the universe. And patiently provides for and loves His people. Your personal worship option today is to take some time to review the many ways God has demonstrated His love for you. Take time to thank God for 10 blessings today.