Tag: worship

  • Psalm 97

    The heavens proclaim
    his righteousness;
    All the peoples see his glory.

    God’s glory is obvious and on constant display:

    throughout creation,

    to all peoples,

    all nations,

    all the time.

    Just take a glimpse at the night sky . . .

    The stars, moon, planets – they declare the glory of God. His creativity, power, and presence.

    The bright day of sun – the vast expanse of glorious day declares the faithful care of our loving God.

    Even in storm or darkened moments: his power and presence are known by the immense expanse.

    He is glorified in all of this. And His glory may be viewed and known by all who seek Him.

    Be glad in the Lord.

    Give thanks to His holy name!

  • Psalm 95

    Come, let’s worship and bow down;
    let’s kneel before the LORD our maker.
    For he is our God,
    and we are the people of his pasture,
    the sheep under his care.

    I worship God – from a place of humility, reminding myself, even in my posture, of my humble existence before the Lord almighty.

    My worship is joyfully loud!

    A shout out to God who is my strong, rock-like salvation.

    Thank you, Lord.

    All praise and thanks to you for who you are, what you do, how you provide. You are the Great and Only God.

    We worship you – you are worthy – of all I can muster.

    Strength, joy, humility – take all this from me, Lord. It’s yours. You are worthy of it.

    Lord – I am yours to care for. I want to be yours.

    In your pasture.

    Your sheep.

    You are Great God!

  • Psalm 67

    . . . so that your way may be known
    on earth,
    your salvation among all nations.

    God has richly blessed me:

    • His mercy has provided salvation, spiritual security.
    • His grace flows to provide every need I have.
    • His love is reflected in the family, friends, and in the fellowship of His Church.

    I join my voice, my life, my energy, my being to the chorus of the faithful:

    • Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
    • He is worthy to receive power, glory, honor.
    • I lift my hands, heart, head, and life in this chorus of praise to almighty God and to Jesus Christ our Lord.

    To God by the glory! Great things He has done.

    May all the world know through our praise!

    (Another step toward the finish)

  • Psalm 48

    God, within your temple,
    we contemplate your faithful love.
    Like your name, God, so your praise
    reaches to the ends of the earth;
    your right hand is filled with justice.

    It is in moments of worship that I most often am reminded of God’s faithful love – that essential quality from which pours His mercy, establishing His grace, sustaining His redemption. And, in His name, His reputation, His character, His very being: praise arises! From throughout all His creation.

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

    From here to there – everywhere we might see, travel, or imagine. And as He is praised, His justice arises with Him.

    Essential as His faithful love, so too, His justice rides forth in His creation to accomplish His purpose!

  • Psalm 47

    Clap your hands, all you peoples;
    shout to God with a jubilant cry.
    For the LORD, the Most High,
    is awe-inspiring . . .

    A call to worship – but more – a vision of of the joy, the rapture, the pleasure of God’s people – all His peoples, joining together in raucous worship.

    Celebrate our LORD, Most High!

    He is the King.

    His glory is unmatched.

    He shall receive the praise, glory, and worship of all.

    Even the leaders of all nations belong to Him and will, in one glorious, cacophonous moment, praise Him in His glory.

    He is greatly exalted.

    Let’s worship!

  • Psalm 29

    The voice of the LORD is
    above the waters,
    The God of glory thunders –
    The LORD, above the vast water.

    Our Lord God is enthroned above the vast expanses of heaven and earth. His voice declares His glory and resonates to all who are below.

    He is seen in the power of the great sea; in the loud thunder; through the electric flare of the storm.

    Yet, His powerful presence delivers peace to His people.

    Calm assurance of His majestic reign.

    Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
    . . . the glory due his name.

    (One last look . . . )