Psalm 145 - FTE Psalm Of The Week - Praise For God's Greatness

Psalm 145:1-21 (NLT)1 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.2  I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.3  Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.4  Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.5  I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.6  Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness.7  Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.8  The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.9  The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.10  All of your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful followers will praise you.11  They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power.12  They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign. 13  For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.14  The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.15  The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.16  When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.17  The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.18  The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.19  He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.20  The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.21  I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.

Praising God’s Greatness

David wrote this Psalm as both an expression of faith and a call to praise God for His glory and greatness.  He promises to personally praise God forever.  He wants everybody to join him in recognizing His greatness in terms of his mighty works, his glory and splendor, his great goodness, his gracious compassion, his tender mercies, his glorious and everlasting kingdom, his providential care, his righteousness, his holiness, and his availability for those who call upon him in truth and with fear.

David ends by repeating his promise to praise God forever then he invites all of mankind to join him in that everlasting praise.  That invitation is to us.  Send your RSVP and join the praise.    ​

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Lyrics To Psalm 145 
by Shane & Shane
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Great is the Lord

So worthy of praise
Great is the Lord

One generation will
Commend Your kingdom
To one another
They will speak of You
And I will meditate
On Your wonder

And they, they will speak
Of Your glorious splendor
Of Your majesty
Everyday I'll praise Thee
Forever and ever

Everyday I will praise
Everyday I will praise
For You open Your hand
And satisfy desires of all things
My God, the King

The Lord is gracious
And slow to anger
He is rich in love
He is good to all