Read | Psalm 148:1–14
Hallelujah!
Praise the LORD from the heavens;
praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his heavenly armies.
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for he commanded, and they were created.
He set them in position forever and ever;
he gave an order that will never pass away.
Praise the LORD from the earth,
all sea monsters and ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and cloud,
stormy wind that executes his command,
mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle,
creatures that crawl and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all judges of the earth,
young men as well as young women,
old and young together.
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted.
His majesty covers heaven and earth.
He has raised up a horn for his people,
resulting in praise to all his faithful ones,
to the Israelites, the people close to him.
Hallelujah!
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What stands out to you about this psalm of praise? In what ways might it be more robust and fuller than our typical prayers that praise God?
Focus
Read this story of experiencing God from a congregant in our church, Joe LaGue (Leawood Campus). How does it encourage and challenge you to notice God, and see how his word is present in your life?
Pray
Craft a prayer based on today’s Scripture passage, and the congregant’s story. Consider rereading the Scripture passage while using pen and paper to write out your own thoughts and prayers inspired by God’s words.
Going Deeper
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