{"id":2189,"date":"2010-12-19T07:12:12","date_gmt":"2010-12-19T12:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/?p=2189"},"modified":"2015-08-27T17:10:29","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T21:10:29","slug":"consider-the-poor-%e2%80%93-psalm-41-esv-2-minute-devotional-and-iphoneapp-quote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/consider-the-poor-%e2%80%93-psalm-41-esv-2-minute-devotional-and-iphoneapp-quote\/2189","title":{"rendered":"Consider the Poor \u2013 Psalm 41 ESV 2 Minute Devotional"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PsalmOne of several reoccurring themes through the Psalms is God’s concern for the poor and oppressed. In Psalm 41, the Lord promises blessings and protection for those who consider the poor.
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The Church and God’s people have always had a roll in ministering to the poor. Not only do they look after the needs for health care, clothing, food, and shelter, spiritual needs are considered important as well.
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Why should I care about the poor? Because I was once destitute and without hope before someone shared the gospel with me. Because the church and God’s people have helped me with physical needs during difficult times. Because “Blessed is the one who considers the poor!”
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Dear Lord, Help me to consider the poor, because I once was poor. Let my gratitude be my motivation, and my Your Spirit give me the strength. Amen.<\/p>\n

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One of several reoccurring themes through the Psalms is God’s concern for the poor and oppressed. In Psalm 41, the Lord promises blessings and protection for those who consider the poor. The Church and God’s people have always had a roll in ministering to the poor. Not only do they look after the needs for … <\/p>\n

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