Psalm 107:1
βO give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.β
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Read in Psalm 107Meaning
The psalm opens by grounding all later rescue stories in God's enduring goodness.
Call to thanksgiving and testimony
The redeemed are summoned to thank God and tell how they were gathered.
Read carefully
Psalm 107 itself repeatedly names real distress before thanksgiving.
Reflection
Begin by naming God's goodness rather than forcing a cheerful mood.