Psalm 145:1 – “I will extol You, my God, O King; and I will bless Your name forever and ever.”
Today’s reading in the Psalms begins with David exalting and blessing the name of the Lord. What follows is a laundry list of the reasons why. If you didn’t get what you wanted yesterday for Christmas, I guarantee you there is something for you in the reading today. Enjoy! (NLT)
The Lord always keeps His promises; He is gracious in all he does (v.13).
The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads (v.14).
You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing (v.16).
The Lord is righteous in everything he does (v.17).
He is filled with kindness (v.17).
The Lord is close to all who call on him (v.18).
He grants the desires of those who fear him (v.19).
He hears their cries for help and rescues them (v.19).
The Lord protects all those who love him (v.20).