Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
A Declaration of Praise
"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, 'Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.'" -- Psalm 89:1-2
"Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted." -- Psalm 89:15-16
Psalm 89 opens with a beautiful declaration of praise, emphasizing God's enduring mercies. According to biblical scholars, this Psalm was penned by Ethan, a contemporary of Solomon, known for his wisdom. The Psalmist compels us to praise God indefinitely, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
As we read through this Psalm, we see it is filled with trouble and yet the circumstances do not silence the Psalmist's praise. Let us take note and apply this lesson to our lives so we may be found faithful to God and praise Him no matter our circumstances. May we know and experience God's love and mercy like Ethan, and may His love inspire us to praise Him and share His love with others.
In Psalm 89:2, we read, "Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens." In this verse, Ethan declares God's goodness as he recognizes two characteristics of God: mercy and faithfulness. Let us thank God for His mercy and faithfulness and ask Him to fill us with gratitude for His enduring love.
Pray with Me:
Heavenly Father, we give glory and praise to You, for You are God. Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness and for sustaining us through the good and the bad. Lord, may we be found faithful in trusting You and living our lives to exemplify You. In Jesus' name, amen.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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