“I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
and shall sing aloud of your righteousness…
All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
and all your saints shall bless you!
They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
and tell of your power,
to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
The Lord is faithful in all his words
and kind in all his works…
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:1-7,10-13,21
David lived in the grit and tumble of responsibility, conflict, and passion. He also had a deep relationship with his Maker, and his high view of God constantly lifted his soul above the daily quagmire to the heavenlies. Whatever his urgencies and commitments and competition for attention, his lens was the Lord’s excellence. In the midst of life’s noise, his ongoing song articulated God’s fame for all to know.
Beholding, pondering, meditating on God’s splendor and majesty move the senses that were created to praise Him. One who takes time and focus to marvel and contemplate will fill with rapturous applause of heart and mind that must be expressed. Joy becomes an imperative to extol, and praise, and declare to saints and generations the glorious excellencies of the everlasting God.
When do I take time in quiet to marvel at the Lord God, and in concentrated prayer to exalt Him for His greatness, faithfulness, and wondrous works? What changes do I need to make in resolve, or schedule, to make that happen? Where have I recently beheld His hand in a changed attitude, an answer to prayer, wisdom imparted, inspiration quickened, impatience softened, a promise kept, or the explosion of color in a new day? How am I translating the gratitude in my heart into melodious worship that pleases Him? (Psalm 141:2; Hebrews 13:15; Revelation 8:3-4)
Think about the measure of words used in a day. Are my interactions with others pregnant with babble about myself, be it information or advising or boasting? How often do I speak instead of my Lord, and use my words to communicate with others what marvelous things He has done? With whom do I share His delights and power and beauties? How am I declaring His abundant might and dominion to the next generation? How might my messages inspire others to wonder at His love, creativity, and care? How might I translate His graces and purposeful kingdom rule into a message of salvation, that others want to know Him as I do?
Lord God, keep me meditating all You are, proclaiming Your loveliness, and praising Your goodness, and so bless Your high and holy name.
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