June 12, 2026 - Psalms 116-120

“Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful” (116:5).

“ Praise the LORD, all nations!  Extol him, all peoples!  For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.  Praise the LORD!” (117:1-2)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.  Oh let Israel say, ‘His lovingkindness is everlasting.’  Oh let the house of Aaron say, ‘His lovingkindness is everlasting.’  Oh let those who fear the Lord say, ‘His lovingkindness is everlasting’” (118:1-4). 

“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life” (119:50).

“In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me” (120:1).

More reminders of the goodness of our God.  Not only does the Bible tell us so – Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so – but over and over again, our experience tells us this is so.  His goodness and lovingkindness to us are everlasting!

Sing of the Lord’s goodness,

Father of all wisdom,

come to him and bless his name.

Mercy he has shown us,

his love is for ever,

faithful to the end of days.

Come, then, all you nations,

sing of the Lord’s goodness,

melodies of praise and thanks to God.

Ring out the Lord’s glory,

praise him with your music,

worship him and bless his name.   –Ernest Sands (1994)