Psalm of the week
Psalm 101
Days without food
The winter of 1777 was an absolute
nightmare for General George
Washington and his army at Valley Forge.
A staff officer described it in these words:
“The unfortunate soldiers
were in want of everything.
The army frequently went for days
without food, and the patient endurance
of soldiers and officers was a miracle.”
Washington and his men drew strength
from their faith in God. For example,
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Washington prayed Psalm 101
when he took command over his men.
My song is about loyalty and justice,
and I sing it to you, O Lord.
My conduct will be faultless...
I will live a pure life in my house
and will never tolerate evil.
I hate the actions of those
who turn away from God...
and will have no dealings with evil.
I will get rid of anyone who whispers
evil things about someone else;
I will not tolerate anyone who is proud
and arrogant...I will expel all
who are evil from the city of the Lord.
Psalm 101–5, 8
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Do I pray for those who gave their lives
that I made live free?
I have the strength
to face all conditions
by the power that Christ gives me.
Philippians 4:13
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