As the time for summer vacations draws to a close and the excitement of a new school year of learning begins, let us also be excited as believers in God, of learning to draw closer to Him.
I praise God because He is a personal God. He gives us the honor of knowing Him and being in His presence. Ten of my favorite scripture verses of praise are:
- God the Creator: “Creator God, I praise You because you made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship You.” (see Nehemiah 9:6)
- The Only God:“God, I praise You because You are the Lord, and there is no other. Apart from You there is no God.” (see Isaiah 45:5)
- The Almighty God: “O Lord God Almighty, who is like you faithfulness surrounds you.” (see Psalm 89:8)
- The Everlasting Father, The Ancient of Days. “I praise You, Lord, as the Ancient of Days (see Daniel 7:9), the Everlasting Father who lives forever and ever.” (see Isaiah 9:6)
- A Loving God:“I praise You because You are a loving God, whose very nature is love.” (see 1 John 4:16)
- A God of Justice. “Lord I magnify You because You are just and You justify those who have faith in Jesus.” (see Romans 3:26)
- A Faithful God. “Heavenly Father, I give You my adoration, because You are a God, keeping Your covenant of love to a thousand generations of love You and keep Your commands.” (see Deuteronomy 7:9)
- A Merciful God. “You are gracious and merciful God, and I praise You for your great mercy.” (see Nehemiah 9:31)
- God, My Rock, and My Refuge.“I praise You, Lord, for You are my mighty rock, my refuge.” (see Psalm 62:7)
- A Patient, Persevering God.“Father, I praise You because You are patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting everyone to come to repentance. Thank You for Your patience with me.” (See 2 Peter 3:9)
Let’s gather to worship and praise Him, on these end of summer Sundays with a Bible in your hand and a friend at your side. Pastor Jim