Psalm 146-150
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Friday, December 21st, 2007Excerpt
But the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147:11
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Prayer
Here is a wonderful and surprising thought, Lord: that our hoping in You during this season of Advent gives You pleasure. We tend to think of Advent in terms of […]
Psalm 150 – God’s Mighty Deeds
Saturday, December 1st, 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 […]
Psalm 149 – God’s Pleasure in Us
Friday, November 30th, 2007Excerpt
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with victory.
Psalm 149:4
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Prayer
Here is a wonder, Lord, that You take pleasure in Your people. You actually delight in us. We can give you joy. […]
Psalm 148 – Universal Praise
Thursday, November 29th, 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 […]
Psalm 147 – Good to Praise
Wednesday, November 28th, 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 […]
Psalm 146 – The Lord Watches Over the Strangers
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007Excerpt
The LORD watches over the strangers;
he upholds the orphan and the widow,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
Psalm 146:9
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Prayer
Today, Lord, I’m reminded to pray for the downtrodden and disadvantaged. Especially I […]
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 149 – God’s Pleasure
Sunday, July 1st, 2007Excerpt
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with victory.
Psalm 149:4
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Prayer
Here is a wonder, Lord, that You take pleasure in Your people. You actually delight in us. We can give you joy. How amazing!
As I reflect upon this, Lord, I find myself wanting to give […]
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 […]