“I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
For I said, ‘Steadfast love will be built up forever;
in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.’
O Lord God of hosts,
who is mighty as you are, O Lord,
with your faithfulness all around you?
You rule the raging of the sea;
when its waves rise, you still them.
You… scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours;
the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.
The north and the south, you have created them…
You have a mighty arm;
strong is your hand, high your right hand.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
who exult in your name all the day…
For you are the glory of their strength;
by your favor our horn is exalted.
Our shield belongs to the Lord.” Psalm 89:1-2,8-18
The psalmist’s resolve to sing, and forever, plants him firmly in the lofty heavens. His heart is caught up in the endless wonders and awesome excellencies of God, greatly fearing and highly exalting Him beside and above all other incomparable beings. He is the Founder and Owner and Ruler of all. His throne is firmly established in the whirl and rage of sky and sea. His perspective is clear and eternal. He’s mighty to save and wondrous in light. (Zephaniah 3:17)
Every morning we choose our mindset and what chorus will rule our moments. Whatever flurry of thought, threat, or emotion, we have a will that says and sings. We determine whether it’s set in the light of what God has stated and done, or darkens with clouds and fluctuates with tempestuous seas. Deciding to make melody of God’s love and faithfulness does much to buttress the wobbly soul.
What do we will today? We can charge out thoughtlessly, respond to what comes casually, or decide ahead of time our rhythm and tune. What are we determined to do, and say, and sing? What and to whom are we making it known? We have control of the substance, and God orders the scope.
God is the Lord of every host of cares, decisions, unexpecteds. He is never surprised at what we face, and is present to translate our festal shouts into hopeful living, vibrant serving, joy-filled giving and interplay. How will we maintain a high view of Him? When seas and skies roll forth His praise, how are we joining their rapturous song?
“I sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
Lord, how your wonders are displayed,
where’er we turn our eyes,
if we survey the ground we tread
or gaze upon the skies;
while all that borrows life from Thee
is ever in Thy care,
and everywhere that man may be,
Thou, God, art present there.” ~Isaac Watts (1715)
Father, fill my mouth with joyful songs of praise and robust testimony to Your greatness, for Your glory.
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