Psalms 136 (1-13) (KJV): His mercy endures for ever

From Psalms

Psalm 136 verses 1-13

¹O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.
²O give thanks unto the God of gods:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.
³O give thanks to the Lord of lords:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.

⁴To him who alone doeth great wonders:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.
⁵To him that by wisdom made the heavens:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.
⁶To him that stretched out the earth above the waters:
      for his mercy endureth for ever. 
⁷To him that made great lights:
      for his mercy endureth for ever: 
⁸The sun to rule by day:
      for his mercy endureth for ever: 
⁹The moon and stars to rule by night:
      for his mercy endureth for ever.

¹⁰To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn:
      for his mercy endureth for ever: 
¹¹And brought out Israel from among them:
      for his mercy endureth for ever: 
¹²With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm:
      for his mercy endureth for ever. 

¹³To him which divided the Red sea into parts:
      for his mercy endureth for ever:

I give thanks to the Lord for today's sobriety - His love endures forever.  It is true that sobriety and recovery is a one-step-at-a-time journey, and I need to remember to be grateful for every day I am given.  Not for a total number of days - but just for today.  I have also learned that success in recovery comes from focusing on the here and now - and staying focused on God's path for us.  Getting distracted, like idle hands, is a death sentence for recovery.

Lord, I thank you for today's sobriety and healing.  You have worked miracles with your hands - and my sobriety is truly one of those miracles.  You took me, and my life, from a pit.  You blessed me, and brought me to a truly great place.  You showed me the path of the twelve steps.  You brought people into my life who cared and lifted me out.  They shared their experiences with me - and let me share my struggles with them.  They showed me that I wasn't alone, and that I'm still not alone.  They showed me if we worked together we could be successful in our recovery.  Truly my journey shows that your love and mercy endures forever.  For this love, and for this mercy, I am grateful forever.  Amen.

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