December 27th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 148
Praise for God’s Universal Glory

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
   praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels;
   praise him, all his host!

Praise him, sun and moon;
   praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you highest heavens,
   and you waters above the heavens!

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
   for he commanded and they were created.
He established them for ever and ever;
   he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.

Praise the Lord from the earth,
   you sea monsters and all deeps,
fire and hail, snow and frost,
   stormy wind fulfilling his command!

Mountains and all hills,
   fruit trees and all cedars!
Wild animals and all cattle,
   creeping things and flying birds!

Kings of the earth and all peoples,
   princes and all rulers of the earth!
Young men and women alike,
   old and young together!

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
   for his name alone is exalted;
   his glory is above earth and heaven.
He has raised up a horn for his people,
   praise for all his faithful,
   for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!

Psalm by Bill Lynch

All of God's works are great.
  Look into the telescope and see,
God's works are to be praised.
  Praise God for infinity!

All of God's works are great.
  Peer into the microscope and see,
the smallest living cell that moves.
  Praise God for life!

All of God's works are great.
  See the compression of air,
then feel the power of a jet engine.
  Praise God for power!

All of God's works are great.
  Walk on a trail in the spring,
life abundant raises from the earth.
  Praise God for nature!

All of God's works are great.
  Wander through history to the manger,
see salvation in the Babe.
  Praise God for Jesus!

All of God's works are great.
  Sing joyfully of all God has done,
live life with God forever.
  Praise God for eternity!

Prayer
God, you came into time in the flesh of Jesus. You hovered over the earth in Spirit. You counseled your people as Father. Come this day into the hearts of people that they may see, feel and know of your presence. Display yourself in multiple ways that those you created may realize your presence and seek you to come into their hearts. Be with us this day that we may live to do your will in a way that pleases you. Hear, dear Lord, our praise... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen