SUNDAY PSALMS PART 24 OF 48 - PSALM 113

International Learning Center, Rockville, Virginia

 1  Praise the LORD!
    Praise, O servants of the LORD,
    Praise the name of the LORD!
2  Blessed be the name of the LORD
    From this time forth and forevermore!
3  From the rising of the sun to its going down
    The LORD's name is to be praised.

4  The LORD is high above all nations,
    His glory above the heavens.
5  Who is like the LORD our God,
    Who dwells on high,
6  Who humbles Himself to behold
    The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?

7  He raises the poor out of the dust,
   And lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
8  That He may seat him with princes--
    With the princes of His people.
9  He grants the barren woman a home,
    Like a joyful mother of children. 

    Praise the LORD!
                        Psalm 113:1-9, New King James Version

Doesn't this Psalm make you want to praise God?

And do I really need to add anything? 

Praise Yahweh!

Oh, and happy Father's day!

 

SUNDAY PSALMS PART 23 OF 48 - PSALM 111

 

White Handed Gibbon, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Park

1    Praise the LORD!
    I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,
    In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
2   The works of the Lord are great,
    Studied by all who have pleasure in them.
3   His work is honorable and glorious,
    And His righteousness endures forever.
4   He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
    The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5   He has given food to those who fear Him;
    He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6   He has declared to His people the power of His works,
    In giving them the heritage of the nations.

7   The works of His hands are verity and justice;
    All His precepts are sure.
8   They stand fast forever and ever,
    And are done in truth and uprightness.
9   He has sent redemption to His people;
    He has commanded His covenant forever:
    Holy and awesome is His name.
10   The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
    His praise endures forever.
                Psalm 111:1-10, New King James Version

Aren't all of God's works wonderful? When we look at creation, we're seeing God's handiwork. Sorry, but I don't believe nature can create itself - things work so well together there must be a Creator.

This Psalm also gives the character of the Creator. He provides our needs, and He stands for truth and justice. 

How can we do anything but to praise Him for all He's done?

SUNDAY PSALMS PART 20 OF 48 - PSALM 92:1-2

Richie Woods Nature Preserve, Fishers, IN

 1  It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
    And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2  To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning,
    And Your faithfulness every night,
                Psalm 92:1-2, New King James Version

Another passage I don't really need to elaborate on. It is good to give thanks to God. And verse two gives a great idea - declaring God's lovingkindness in the morning, and His faithfulness at night.

 

SUNDAY PSALMS PART 9 OF 48 - PSALM 33:1

 

Garfield Park Conservatory/Sunken Gardens, Indianapolis

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
For praise of the upright is beautiful.
                    Psalm 33:1, New King James Version

Yes, I'm only doing one verse today. Those familiar with the Psalm will say it's too good just to do one verse. And they're right - I'll be in this verse next week as well. Reason: There are two verses that stood out in this Psalm.

Can I really say more than the first verse of this Psalm? And isn't this exciting? I'm blessed every time I see this verse.