July 14, 2015: Psalm 145:1-9

 Psalm 145:1-9

Passage:

א ¹ I will lift you up high, my God,

the true king.

I will bless your name forever and always.

ב ² I will bless you every day.

I will praise your name

forever and always.

ג ³ The Lord is great

and so worthy of praise!

God’s greatness can’t be grasped.

ד ⁴ One generation will praise

your works to the next one,

proclaiming your mighty acts.

ה ⁵ They will talk all about the glorious splendor of your majesty;

I will contemplate your wondrous works.

ו ⁶ They will speak of the power

of your awesome deeds;

I will declare your great

accomplishments.

ז ⁷ They will rave in celebration

of your abundant goodness;

they will shout joyfully

about your righteousness:

ח ⁸ “The Lord is merciful

and compassionate,

very patient, and full of faithful love.

ט ⁹ The Lord is good to everyone

and everything;

God’s compassion extends

to all his handiwork!” ^[1]

Reflection:

As a child I would ride my bike for hours on end.  We lived in a large suburban community with miles of neighborhoods.  I would often ride to a friend's house or just explore the streets. I probably rode more places than my parent's would've approved, sometimes miles away!  I can remember the sun on my face and the wind in my hair (we didn't wear helmets back then).   Almost every time I rode, I was singing.  Sometimes quietly, sometime loudly.  I would sing hymns and praise songs from church.  I would sing worship songs from the radio.  I would make up songs.  Yet, they were almost always songs about God, God's love for me, and my love for God. I think this made a huge positive impact on my outlook in life and helped me remember God's presence was with me.

Reflection Questions:
Morning: How many blessings can I thank God for this morning?

Noon:  How is God blessing me today?

Evening:  What amazing moments of God's love did I witness today?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your goodness, your love, and your mercy.  Help me to see the beauty of your creation and the awesomeness of your touch in my life and in the lives of those around me.

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^[1] Common English Bible (Nashville, TN: Common English Bible, 2011), Ps 145:title–9.