Psalm 48

 

1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. 2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. 3 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. 4 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. 5 They saw it, and so they marveled; they were troubled, and hasted away. 6 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail. 7 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. 8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah. 9 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. 10 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. 11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. 12 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. 13 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. 14 For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Prayer :

Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, great is Your name, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of Your holiness. Your presence brings joy to the whole earth, and Your dwelling place on Mount Zion is beautiful beyond measure. You are the great King, and Your name is known in the palaces of Your city as a refuge for all who seek You.

We marvel at Your greatness, and we are in awe of Your power. Even kings assembled and, seeing Your glory, were troubled and hasted away. Your sovereignty is unshakable, and fear takes hold of those who witness Your majesty.

As we reflect on Your lovingkindness in the midst of Your temple, we are filled with gratitude. Your name, O God, is praised to the ends of the earth, and Your right hand is full of righteousness. We rejoice in Your judgments, and we are glad that You are our God.

May we, like the daughters of Judah, find joy in Your presence and be glad because of Your righteous judgments. As we walk about Zion and consider her towers and bulwarks, may we continually declare Your greatness to the generations that follow.

You are our God forever and ever, our guide even unto death. In every season of life, may our hearts remain steadfast, anchored in Your unchanging love.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!

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