Psalm 115
Psalm 115
Not to us, Lord, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
Why do the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Our God is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.
But their idols are silver and gold,
made by human hands.
They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but cannot see.
They have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but cannot smell.
They have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but cannot walk,
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.
All you Israelites, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
House of Aaron, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
You who fear him, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
The Lord remembers us and will bless us:
He will bless his people Israel,
he will bless the house of Aaron,
he will bless those who fear the Lord—
small and great alike.
May the Lord cause you to flourish,
both you and your children.
May you be blessed by the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
The highest heavens belong to the Lord,
but the earth he has given to mankind.
It is not the dead who praise the Lord,
those who go down to the place of silence;
it is we who extol the Lord,
both now and forevermore.
Praise the Lord.
We serve a God who speaks love to us every day, no matter what challenges await us in the world (Isaiah 54:10).
We serve a God that sees our hearts (1 Samuel 16:7) and leads us in His way everlasting when we pursue Him with all of our hearts (Psalm 139:24).
We serve a God that hears our cries and listens to us (Jeremiah 29:12-13).
We serve a God that feels our pain and has experienced temptation Himself to lead us through the tough times (Hebrews 2:18).
We serve a God that walks along beside us (Psalm 23:4), helping us and giving us strength (Isaiah 41:10).
We serve a God we can trust with all of our hearts because He will lead us (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We serve a God that is truly our refuge, our shield. He protects us (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
As we look around us and see nothing but pain and heartache. As we see hatred rise and fear increase; let us hold firm to our God. Let us hold tight to His promises. Let us abide in Him and all that He is.
For we do not serve a God made from man. We serve a God that has formed us, molded us, led us and sacrificed Himself for us. We have nothing to fear because He is always with us. He is a mighty fortress and an ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We serve an incredible God. Let us be consumed with praise, not fear. Let us be filled with His blessings instead of this world and its worries. Let us be still in our mighty and powerful God that continues to watch over us and lead us in the ways of His everlasting love.
Not to us, Lord, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
Why do the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Our God is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.
But their idols are silver and gold,
made by human hands.
They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but cannot see.
They have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but cannot smell.
They have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but cannot walk,
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.
All you Israelites, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
House of Aaron, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
You who fear him, trust in the Lord—
he is their help and shield.
The Lord remembers us and will bless us:
He will bless his people Israel,
he will bless the house of Aaron,
he will bless those who fear the Lord—
small and great alike.
May the Lord cause you to flourish,
both you and your children.
May you be blessed by the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
The highest heavens belong to the Lord,
but the earth he has given to mankind.
It is not the dead who praise the Lord,
those who go down to the place of silence;
it is we who extol the Lord,
both now and forevermore.
Praise the Lord.
We serve a God who speaks love to us every day, no matter what challenges await us in the world (Isaiah 54:10).
We serve a God that sees our hearts (1 Samuel 16:7) and leads us in His way everlasting when we pursue Him with all of our hearts (Psalm 139:24).
We serve a God that hears our cries and listens to us (Jeremiah 29:12-13).
We serve a God that feels our pain and has experienced temptation Himself to lead us through the tough times (Hebrews 2:18).
We serve a God that walks along beside us (Psalm 23:4), helping us and giving us strength (Isaiah 41:10).
We serve a God we can trust with all of our hearts because He will lead us (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We serve a God that is truly our refuge, our shield. He protects us (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zephaniah 3:17).
As we look around us and see nothing but pain and heartache. As we see hatred rise and fear increase; let us hold firm to our God. Let us hold tight to His promises. Let us abide in Him and all that He is.
For we do not serve a God made from man. We serve a God that has formed us, molded us, led us and sacrificed Himself for us. We have nothing to fear because He is always with us. He is a mighty fortress and an ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We serve an incredible God. Let us be consumed with praise, not fear. Let us be filled with His blessings instead of this world and its worries. Let us be still in our mighty and powerful God that continues to watch over us and lead us in the ways of His everlasting love.
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