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
If we read this psalm analytically, it describes the attributes and deeds of God. But it should surely be sung with full and grateful hearts, spilling over with praise, filling the space around us and within us with profound worship of our Lord God. How else can we respond to the God who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love?
Prayer
Lord, we join our voices and hearts to sing your praise, declaring your greatness and giving thanks for your steadfast love. Amen.