Psalm 136, like many Psalms, is a prayer. It is also a responsive reading that was probably used by Israel to praise and remember God and the great things that He did. Remembering what He has done in our lives is what draws us into true worship. Without that, it is an impersonal relationship.

Every verse ends with the following phrase, “For His lovingkindness is everlasting”.
This Psalm has 26 verses, but is segmented into 5 different categories and ends with a final praise.
• The Creator 1-9
• The Redeemer 10-12
• The Shepherd 13-16
• The Conqueror 17-22
• The Deliverer 23-25
• Final Praise 26

During your prayer time this week, use the format of this wonderful psalm and come up with the specific praises that He has done for you. Make this a personal psalm that you can pray with each praise ending with “For His lovingkindness is everlasting”.

I pray that we can use this to draw into true worship and a closer relationship with our Lord.
Always praying for the glory of God,
Chris McKean