The Lord helps. Scripture, reflection and praise.

Psalm 113 Praise the Lord!
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Praise, O servants of the Lord;
    praise the name of the Lord.
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
    from this time on and forevermore.
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting
    the name of the Lord is to be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
    and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lord our God,
    who is seated on high,
6 who looks far down
    on the heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust,
    and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them sit with princes,
    with the princes of his people.
9 He gives the barren woman a home,
    making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!

Reflection.  

Will we join in with the work of the Lord. 
Will we see the good we so as the Lord’s work. Will raise the poor from the dust. 
Will we lift the needy. Will we place them in places of honour. 
Will we comfort those who wish for children but cannot share in that joy. 
Will we do all these things whilst singing the praises of the LORD. 
Will we sing God's praises from dawn until dusk.  Are we on the Lord's side..
Will we join with the palmist in praise.

Praise. Praise the Lord, o my soul. Praise the Lord, O servants of the Lord. Amen, amen, amen.