Psalm 145:1-8 (NRSV)
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Verse 1I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Verse 2Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.
Verse 3Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.
Verse 4One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
Verse 5On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
Verse 6The might of your awesome deeds shall be proclaimed, and I will declare your greatness.
Verse 7They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness, and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
Verse 8The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Devotion
From the moment the rosy fingers of dawn grasp the day and we open our eyes, God grants us divine moments. In those moments we see God’s mercy and steadfast love for us. Through gentle words and grace-filled gestures, we reveal God’s love to others. These opportunities are present and new every day. We cannot help but do this as “new creatures in Christ.” We are vessels of God’s Holy Spirit, who is at work in our lives, calling us reflect God’s love to the world. In all things we give thanks because of what God has done. His steadfast love endures from generation to generation.
Prayer
Almighty God, open our eyes to see the divine moments presented us by which you show your steadfast love to others. Use us as vessels, cracked as we are, for your glory. Amen.