Shout to the Lord
Devotion
Life in the northwest is absolutely beautiful this time of year. The mountains are snowcapped, the rushing waters in the lush forests gush with life and the ocean relentlessly brings forth foam and waves, day and night.
It’s hard not to shout to the Lord in this beautiful country and give thanks for this week’s readings. We live in response to the abundant and gracious gifts that God has so wondrously given us. Take time during worship today just to give thanks. Praise God for the many and varied ways in which God is present in your life, leading you into God’s will for your life.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing,
Power and majesty, praise to the King.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of your name...
Nothing compares to the promise I have in you.
"Shout to the Lord" © 1993 Darlene Zschech (Hillsong) (Admin. in US & Canada by Integrity's Hosanna! Music). Used by permission. CCLI license #1725436.
Prayer
Dear God, you graciously provide your children with such incredible abundance. Thanks for the beauty of creation, for the gifts of life and for your amazing presence with us in every part of our lives. Be with us today as we worship you and reveal yourself to us as the creating God of all. In Jesus’ name. Amen.