Psalm 113
God the Helper of the Needy
Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord;
praise the name of the Lord.
Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time on and for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the Lord our God,
who is seated on high,
who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust,
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
to make them sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.
He gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
Reflection
God is wonderful in power and authority.
Praise God with all your being.
Praise God with spirit and flesh and mind.
Praise God the King of Creation.
God comes down from the highest of heights.
God comes the greatest distance possible.
God reaches out beyond time and space.
Praise God the Creator of time and space.
God raises up the needy and sinful.
God brings life to those in despair.
God recreates, renews and restores creation.
Praise God the Giver of life.
Jesus comes close in flesh and blood.
Jesus gives himself to all people.
To those who believe and claim the name of Jesus.
Praise God the one who grants power to be Children of God.
Holy Spirit, sweep through my soul.
Clean my mind of sinfulness.
Gift me and prepare me for God's work.
Praise God the Spirit of all God's Children.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Praise God with life and love.
Praise God with honor and glory.
Praise the Lord!
Prayer
Unique God of the Universe, You are worthy of our praise throughout all time and in every space. In joy we sing praise to you and rejoice in your loving blessings. Nothing tops you. I make myself low in your presence and you continually reach out in love. I bow before you for you are mighty and great. Draw near I pray as I sing your praises... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen
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