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I will praise Him!
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Winter sun, Grey Nuns Park, Orleans, ON
Glorious and Majestic
03 Saturday Feb 2018
Tag Archives: praise
Help me, LORD
27 Saturday Jan 2018
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accuser, praise, rejoice, the LORD, unfailing love, worshipers
I will praise Him!
Bamboo grove, Kamakura, Japan
Help me, LORD my God;
save me according to your unfailing love.
Let them know that it is your hand,
that you, LORD, have done it.
While they curse, may you bless;
may those who attack me be put to shame,
but may your servant rejoice.
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace
and wrapped in shame as in a cloak.
With my mouth I will greatly extol the LORD;
in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him.
For he stands at the right hand of the needy,
to save their lives from those who would condemn them.
(Psalm 109:26-31, NIV)
Awakening the Dawn
21 Sunday Jan 2018
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dawn, music, praise, praising God, sing, the heavens, the LORD
I will praise Him!
The Wonders of God — photo courtesy of Liz Kranz
My heart, O God, is steadfast;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise you, LORD, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
(Psalm 108:1-5, NIV)
Some Went Out on the Sea
14 Sunday Jan 2018
I will praise Him!
Crashing waves, Lake Ontario – photo courtesy of Eric E. Wright
Some went out on the sea in ships;
they were merchants on the mighty waters.
They saw the works of the LORD,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.
For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.
They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
in their peril their courage melted away.
They reeled and staggered like drunkards;
they were at their wits’ end.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.
He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
and praise him in the council of the elders.
(Psalm 107:23-32, NIV)
He Sent out His Word
13 Saturday Jan 2018
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death, God's kindness, healing, praise, rebellious ways, sacrifice, Suffering, thanks, thanksgiving, the LORD, trouble
I will praise Him!
Quiet waters, Petrie Island, Orleans, ON — photo by David Kitz
Some became fools through their rebellious ways
and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
They loathed all food
and drew near the gates of death.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
He sent out his word and healed them;
he rescued them from the grave.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Let them sacrifice thank offerings
and tell of his works with songs of joy.
(Psalm 107:17-22, NIV)
Some Sat in Darkness
07 Sunday Jan 2018
I will praise Him!
Splendor and majesty are before Him — photo by David Kitz
Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness,
prisoners suffering in iron chains,
because they rebelled against God’s commands
and despised the plans of the Most High.
So he subjected them to bitter labor;
they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness,
and broke away their chains.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he breaks down gates of bronze
and cuts through bars of iron.
(Psalm 107:10-16, NIV)
From Everlasting to Everlasting
31 Sunday Dec 2017
I will praise Him!
Choosing the right path — photo by David Kitz
Save us, LORD our God,
and gather us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name
and glory in your praise.
Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the LORD.
(Psalm 106:47-48, NIV)
When You Show Favor
30 Saturday Dec 2017
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God's favor, inheritance, joy, love of God, praise, prosperity, the LORD
I will praise Him!
Setting sun, Grey Nuns Park, Orleans, ON
Praise the LORD.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD
or fully declare his praise?
Blessed are those who act justly,
who always do what is right.
Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people,
come to my aid when you save them,
that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may share in the joy of your nation
and join your inheritance in giving praise.
(Psalm 106:1-5, NIV)
Blessed. For What Purpose?
29 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Bible, Devotionals, Psalm 72, Psalms
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authority, gift, God's blessing, king, Lord God, needy, praise, responsibility, Solomon, the LORD, wealth
Reading: Psalm 72
(Verses 12-20)
For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
for precious is their blood in his sight. Long may he live!
May gold from Sheba be given him.
May people ever pray for him
and bless him all day long.
May grain abound throughout the land;
on the tops of the hills may it sway.
May the crops flourish like Lebanon
and thrive like the grass of the field.
May his name endure forever;
may it continue as long as the sun.
Then all nations will be blessed through him,
and they will call him blessed.
Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel,
who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.
This concludes the prayers of David son of Jesse (NIV).
Reflection
This is the concluding portion of Solomon’s prayer. Many scholars view this as David’s prayer for Solomon, rather than a prayer written by Solomon. In either case, it is a prayer calling for God’s blessing on the king and the nation. This brings us to a question. What is the purpose of God’s blessing? Is it only for personal benefit?
A winter view of Parliament Hill from the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, ON — photo by David Kitz
The answer can be found in the first few lines above. The righteous king is blessed and given wealth and authority so that he can be a blessing to others. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
The great danger for any of us is that when blessings come, we accumulate these blessings for ourselves alone. Along with God’s blessings comes a responsibility to share and identify with those in need within our borders and beyond. We serve a God with a big heart. His love extends far beyond our narrow interests. God blesses His people abundantly, so that we can in turn bless others.
What a privilege we have to reflect the LORD’s character in a hurting world!
Response: LORD God, help me to see my many blessings as a gift from you. Show me today how I can be a blessing to others. You are my source. Lord, give me a generous spirit like you have. Amen.
Your Turn: Are you tempted to keep all of God’s blessings for yourself? How generous is your spirit?
The Time Came for the Baby to be Born
24 Sunday Dec 2017
I will praise Him!
Winter wonders and Christmas greetings — photo courtesy of Donald Adam
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