Today’s Theme for Prayer – God Gives Himself to Me
Ps 145
I will extol you, my God and king; I will bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you; I will praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD and worthy of much praise, whose grandeur is beyond understanding. One generation praises your deeds to the next and proclaims your mighty works. They speak of the splendor of your majestic glory, tell of your wonderful deeds. They speak of the power of your awesome acts and recount your great deeds. They celebrate your abounding goodness and joyfully sing of your justice. The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. The LORD is good to all, compassionate toward all your works. All your works give you thanks, LORD and your faithful bless you. They speak of the glory of your reign and tell of your mighty works, Making known to the sons of men your mighty acts, the majestic glory of your rule. Your reign is a reign for all ages, your dominion for all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all his words, and loving in all his works. The LORD supports all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look hopefully to you; you give them their food in due season. You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The LORD is just in all his ways, merciful in all his works. The LORD is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he destroys. My mouth will speak the praises of the LORD; all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.
Grace Prayed For
A heart of praise: Pray for a heart overflowing with gratitude, constantly recognizing and extolling God’s greatness and goodness in everyday life. Ask for the grace to move beyond mere words and express your praise through actions and a life lived in service to Him.
Love’s Eternal Echo
This psalm bursts forth like a fountain of praise, overflowing with adoration for God’s majesty and goodness. It’s a song that echoes through generations, a testament to the enduring nature of God’s love. As we immerse ourselves in its verses, we are invited to join this chorus of praise and experience a profound intimacy with the Divine.
The psalmist begins by declaring his unwavering commitment to “extol” and “bless” God’s name. This isn’t a passive acknowledgement but an active and intentional choice to lift up God’s name in every circumstance. It’s a reminder that praise isn’t confined to Sunday mornings or moments of joy; it’s a continuous outpouring of the heart, a way of life.
The psalm then paints a breathtaking portrait of God’s greatness. His “grandeur is beyond understanding,” His “mighty works” are proclaimed from one generation to the next. We are reminded that God is not some distant deity but an active force in the world, a God who reveals Himself through His creation and His interactions with humanity.
But God’s greatness isn’t limited to power and majesty. The psalm also celebrates His “abounding goodness,” His “gracious and merciful” nature. He is “slow to anger and abounding in mercy,” a God who cares deeply for His creation. This tenderness, this compassion, draws us closer to Him, inviting us to experience His love in a personal and intimate way.
The psalmist goes on to describe God’s faithfulness and justice. He “supports all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.” He “fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” These words offer comfort and hope, reminding us that we are never alone, that God is always there to lift us up and guide us through life’s challenges.
As we reflect on these verses, we are invited to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and praise. We are called to recognize God’s hand in our lives, to see His love at work in the world around us. This psalm is a reminder that intimacy with God is not about grand gestures or elaborate rituals, but about a heart filled with love and gratitude.
Let us join the psalmist in proclaiming God’s praises, allowing our lives to be a testament to His goodness and mercy. Let us seek Him with all our hearts, knowing that He is near to all who call upon Him in truth. In doing so, we will experience the fullness of His love and the joy of walking in His presence.
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
Finding Hope in Jesus’s Presence: The psalm portrays God as a source of support and strength for those who are struggling. Jesus, as Emmanuel (“God with us”), offers the same unwavering presence and support. This psalm can remind you of Jesus’s constant companionship and encourage you to seek Him in times of need.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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