I will praise Him!
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Sunrise at Perce, Quebec — photo by David Kitz
By the Word of the LORD
27 Monday Feb 2017
Posted in Monday Meditation, Psalms
Tag Archives: earth
He Makes the Clouds Rise
08 Sunday Jan 2017
Posted in Psalms, Sunday's Psalm
I will praise Him!
The LORD does whatever pleases him — photo by David Kitz
I know that the LORD is great,
that our Lord is greater than all gods.
The LORD does whatever pleases him,
in the heavens and on the earth,
in the seas and all their depths.
He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth;
he sends lightning with the rain
and brings out the wind from his storehouses.
(Psalm 135:5-7, NIV)
The Earth is the LORD’s
05 Saturday Nov 2016
Posted in Psalms, Saturday's Psalm
Creative Words
20 Monday Jun 2016
Posted in Monday Meditation, Psalms
As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed (Psalm 33:9, CEV).
Early Morning Sunrise, Grey Nuns Park, Orleans, ON — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is creation.
The beauty of the natural world is astounding. The morning sunrise is an example of that beauty. Even more astonishing is the thought that the world—this grand creation—came into existence through the power of spoken words.
Today’s verse from the Psalms reminds us of that truth.
As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed (Psalm 33:9, CEV).
If God’s words have such incredible power, what about our words? Do they have power too? Absolutely. We are created in the image of God and the words we speak can create a world of good or stir up the dark forces of hell. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21).
Consider this. Today you have an opportunity to create a better world by the amazing power of your words.
Response: LORD God, today I want to use my tongue for good rather than lashing out in angry hurtful ways. Help me bring encouragement and positive change where needed. Amen.
Your Turn: Have your words hurt or helped someone lately?
Greater Glory
26 Friday Feb 2016
Posted in Friday's Focus, Psalms
All creation, come praise the name of the LORD. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth (Psalm 148:13, CEV).
Autumn Splendor, Gatineau Park – photo by David Kitz
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is glory.
There’s a rather common saying: The sum is greater than its parts. While that may not be strictly correct in mathematics, it makes perfect sense in real life experience. The full picture is so much better than segments seen in sequence.
If I divided the autumn picture above into six equal portions, and showed you them sequentially, they would not have the same impact as the entire picture seen as a whole.
In the same way, our picture of the glory of God is like many small snapshots. I am not sure we could handle the full glory of God, if it was revealed to us. But today’s verse from the Psalms calls us to see that greater sum.
All creation, [me included] come praise the name of the LORD. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth (Psalm 148:13, CEV).
Response: LORD God, let me catch glimpses of your glory today, but remind me too that you are so much bigger than I can think or even imagine. You are an awesome God! Amen.
Your Turn: Do you think your picture of God is too small?
Reflected Glory
22 Monday Feb 2016
Posted in Monday Meditation, Psalms
Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! You let your glory be seen in the heavens above (Psalm 8:1, CEV).
Reflected Field of Dreams – photo by David Kitz
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is glory.
Last May at the close of the day, I snapped this photo through the window of a bullet train (shinkansen) as it raced through the Japanese countryside.
I think the verse from the psalm fits beautifully with the picture. Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! You let your glory be seen in the heavens above (Psalm 8:1, CEV).
The LORD is ruler over all and no matter where you live–on every continent–His name is wonderful. Some of the most loving, committed Christian believers I know live in Japan.
The LORD lets us see His glory in the heavens, but it’s also reflected on the earth. In the photo the flooded rice paddy reflects the sky, so the LORD’s glory is reflected by all of creation and especially by his people.
Response: LORD God, this week help me to reflect your glory to those around me. I want my life and actions to shine for you. Fill me with the love of Jesus. Amen.
Your Turn: How can you reflect the glory of God as you go about your day?
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