Published by Harriet on 11 Jul 2016 at 07:39 am
Of Praise . . .
How do Believers express overwhelming gratitude to GOD who: created us in His image (Genesis 1:26-27); is ever faithful to us (Exodus 34:6, Revelation 19:11); sent His only begotten Son to reconcile us to Himself (Matthew 16:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:10); sacrificed His sinless lifeblood that we may choose abundant life (Hebrews 9:12, 1Pe 1:18-20); continues to teach us (John 14:16-26, Galatians 3:13-14); assigned ministering spirits/Angels to us (Psalm 91:11-12, Hebrews 1:14); provides our every need (Genesis 22:13-14, Philippians 4:19); is our healer (Isaiah 53:5; 1Pe 2:24); protects us (Psalm 5:11, John 17:11, 2Th 3:3); gives sweet peace (Judges 6:24, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7); never leaves us (Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 37:25, Hebrews 13:5); and first loved us (Psalm 89:28, 1Jn 4:19)? By giving thanks in the Name above all names – JESUS, and unabashed praise as David did.
Psalm 145
“1 I will praise you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 I will bless you everyday,
and I will praise you forever.
3 Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!
His greatness is beyond discovery!
4 Let each generation tell its children
of your mighty acts.
5 I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.
6 Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;
I will proclaim your greatness.
7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy of your righteousness.
8 The LORD is kind and merciful,
slow to get angry, full of unfailing love.
9 The LORD is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.
10 All of your works will thank you, LORD,
and your faithful followers will bless you.
11 They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom;
they will celebrate examples of your power.
12 They will tell about your mighty deeds
and about the majesty and glory of your reign.
13 For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule generation after generation.
The LORD is faithful in all he says;
he is gracious in all he does.
14 The LORD helps the fallen
and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.
15 All eyes look to you for help;
you give them their food as they need it.
16 When you open your hand,
you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.
18 The LORD is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him sincerely.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
20 The LORD protects all those who love him,
but he destroys the wicked.
21 I will praise the LORD,
and everyone on earth will bless his holy name
forever and forever.
(from the New Living Translation [NLT])


