Exalting The King

I will exalt you, my God and King,

and praise your name forever and ever.

I will praise you every day;

yes, I will praise you forever.

Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!

No one can measure his greatness.

Psalm 145:1-3

There are many reasons to praise the Lord. Not only has he made us and given us life, but he has provided for our needs and placed us in a community of believers, among whom we can grow into the person he wants us to be. Above all, he has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ. But David here celebrated none of the above. Instead, he praised God simply for being his great King. God’s position alone makes him worthy of praise!

For a few moments, meditate on how God reigns over the entire universe. In prayer, praise the great King of kings.

• O God my King, I praise you, for you are most worthy . . .