Christian Reflection and Prayer

Reflection:

I don't know about you but I like to pray often.
Prayer helps me, and lifts me up everyday. But
one thing I have discovered about my prayer
life and that is I often use the same phrases,
the same words when I praise my Lord. I have
discovered a Psalm that seems to cover so
strongly my feelings of such worship and
praise to my Lord. I would like to share that
Psalm with you.


I will praise you,
my God and King,
and always honor your name.
I will praise you each day
and always honor your name.

You are wonderful, LORD,
and you deserve all praise,
because you are much greater
than anyone can understand.

Each generation will announce
to the next your wonderful
and powerful deeds.
I will keep thinking about
your marvelous glory
and your mighty miracles.

Everyone will talk about
your fearsome deeds,
and I will tell all nations
how great you are.

They will celebrate and sing
about your matchless mercy
and your power to save.

You are merciful, LORD!
You are kind and patient
and always loving.

You are good to everyone
and take care
of all your creation.

All creation will thank you,
and your loyal people
will praise you.
They will tell about
your marvelous kingdom
and your power.

Then everyone will know about
the mighty things you do
and your glorious kingdom.
Your kingdom will never end,
and you will rule forever.

Our LORD, you keep your work
and do everything you say.
When someone stumbles or falls,
you give a helping hand.

Everyone depends on you,
and when the time is right,
you provide them with food.
By your own hand you satisfy
the desires of all who live.

Our LORD, everything you do
is kind and thoughtful,
and you are near to everyone
whose prayers are sincere.
You satisfy the desires
of all your worshipers,
and you come to save them
when they ask for help.

You take care of everyone
who loves you,
but you destroy the wicked.

I will praise you, LORD,
and everyone will respect
your holy name forever.

Psalm 145