O God, we have heard with our ears,
our fathers have told us,
what deeds You performed in their days,
in the days of old:
You with Your own hand drove out the nations,
but them You planted;
You afflicted the peoples,
but them You set free;
for not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm save them,
but Your right hand and Your arm,
and the light of Your face,
for You delighted in them. Psalm 44:1-3
Remembering…
Pausing…
You did it all, Father. Times past, and times today.
Knowing Who…
Praising God…
Yet God my King is from of old,
working salvation in the midst of the earth. Psalm 74:12
Bowing with a humble and gracious heart…
The living, the living, he thanks You,
as I do this day;
the father makes known to the children
your faithfulness. Isaiah 38:19
Telling our children about our Father God…
Reminding generations of Whom they came from…
What He did for us, for all and everything…
One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4
Today and yesterday…
God’s power and strength in the midst of our weakness…
God’s wisdom when we know not…
God’s might when the enemies surround…
Joy and praise to the Holy One of Israel
…to the God Who delights in all creation
…to the God Who lights this world and takes away the darkness
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In singing this psalm we ought to give God the praise of what he has formerly done for his people, to represent our own grievances, or sympathize with those parts of the church that are in distress, to engage ourselves, whatever happens, to cleave to God and duty, and then cheerfully to wait the event. Matthew Henry (from his Commentary)
Father God, You are worthy of my praises. I am on my knees in quiet as I thank You for everything You have ever done for me, with me, in me, over me. You have graced me with Your Love and Your Salvation. You have protected me with You right hand. You comfort me in times of need. You show me Your righteousness through Jesus, Your Son, and a glimpse of Your righteousness through the lives of godly people here on earth. Praise You, Father, for all goodness and kindness that You shower upon me. You are Holy, LORD. You are Grace and Love and Might and Power and Peace. You are my All in all. I love You, LORD. I am praying in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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