*Psalm 145: 1-21
Psalm 145 is a hymn of praise to God for his greatness, faithfulness, and compassion for all creation.
- Praise for God’s Greatness:
- The psalmist begins by extolling the greatness of God and expressing his desire to praise Him continually, declaring that God’s greatness is beyond comprehension.
- He resolves to bless and exalt God’s name forever, praising Him for His mighty acts and abundant goodness.
- God’s Majesty and Compassion:
- The psalmist reflects on God’s majestic splendor and wondrous works, declaring His greatness to be unsearchable and His goodness to be abundant.
- He describes God as gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love, showing kindness to all His creatures.
- Universal Dominion:
- The psalmist acknowledges God’s universal dominion and sovereignty, declaring that all His works praise Him and all His faithful servants bless Him.
- He affirms that God’s kingdom is eternal, His reign is everlasting, and His rule extends to all generations.
- God’s Faithfulness and Providence:
- The psalmist praises God for His faithfulness in all His words and His graciousness in fulfilling the desires of those who fear Him.
- He declares that God upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down, providing for the needs of every living creature.
- Call to Praise:
- The psalmist concludes by calling on all creatures to praise the Lord, extolling His name and declaring His greatness to all generations.
- He resolves to praise the Lord forever, joining with all creation in proclaiming His mighty acts and everlasting glory.
Daily Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We praise You for Your greatness and goodness. Thank You for being kind, loving, and faithful in all that You do. Your power and glory are beyond what we can imagine, and we are in awe of Your works.
Help us to remember that You are near to all who call on You and that You provide for our needs. Teach us to trust in Your promises and to share Your love and goodness with others.
Thank You for being our unchanging and loving God, worthy of all our praise.
Amen.
Psalm 145: 1-21 (KJV)
145:1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
145:2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
145:6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
145:7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
145:8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
145:9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
145:11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
145:12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
145:16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.