Praise
Psalm 47 – Shouting for God
Saturday, August 18th, 2007Excerpt
God has gone up with a shout,
the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Psalm 47:5
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Prayer
Lord, as You know, I’m not one to shout for You. I’m fairly reserved, even hesitant in my worshipful expressions. […]
Psalm 34 – Continual Praise
Sunday, August 5th, 2007Excerpt
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:1
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Prayer
Surely, Gracious God, You are worthy of my continual praise. Given all You have done for me, an endless chorus of gratitude wouldn’t begin to be enough. Yet, how easy it is for […]
Psalm 150 – Praise the Lord
Monday, July 2nd, 2007Excerpt
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
Psalm 150:2
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Prayer
O Lord, as I reflect upon your mighty deeds, may I praise You. As I remember Your faithfulness to Your people–especially me–may I praise You. As I enjoy the beauty of Your creation, may I praise […]
Psalm 148 – Let the Heavens Praise God
Saturday, June 30th, 2007Excerpt
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
Psalm 148:3
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Prayer
O Lord, it’s so easy to hurry past verses like this one without every thinking about it. But if I pause for a moment, if I let these images sink in, then my sense of Your majesty is […]
Psalm 147 – Praise the Lord
Friday, June 29th, 2007Excerpt
Praise the LORD!
How good it is to sing praises to our God;
for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.
Psalm 147:1
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Prayer
Indeed, it is good to praise You, O God. Why? There are many reasons.
It’s good to praise You because in praising You we rejoice. Sometimes when […]
Psalm 103 – Bless the Lord!
Sunday, May 6th, 2007Excerpt
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.
Psalm 103:1
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Prayer
O God, You are the author of all good things, the One from whom all blessings flow. So how can I bless You? How can I offer anything to You that hasn’t come from […]
Psalm 98: Sing a New Song
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Excerpt
O sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things.
Psalm 98:1
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Prayer
Lord, may I sing a new song to You this day, not so much with my voice as with my life. May I live today in praise to You. May my actions reflect Your […]
Psalm 96: Greatly to Be Praised
Sunday, April 29th, 2007Excerpt
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised.
Psalm 96:4
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Prayer
Indeed, O God, You are great, and Your greatness calls forth praise:
great praise,
exuberant praise,
continuous praise,
unfettered praise,
expansive praise,
heartfelt praise,
grateful praise,
humble praise,
colorful praise,
flowing praise,
musical praise,
echoing praise,
elaborate praise,
simple praise,
joyful praise,
hopeful praise,
committed praise,
awed praise,
intimate praise,
surrendered praise,
childlike praise,
solitary praise,
congregational praise,
reflective praise,
spontaneous praise,
loud praise,
silent […]
Psalm 93: God’s Majesty
Thursday, April 26th, 2007Excerpt
More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
more majestic than the waves of the sea,
majestic on high is the LORD!
Psalm 93:4
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Prayer
I remember thundering waters, Lord . . . the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, or the crashing floods of Niagra. I remember the enticing beauty of these scenes […]