I Will Praise the LORD, and May Everyone on Earth Bless His Holy Name Forever and Ever!

Prayer – Happy Birthday, Jesus. I praise You—my Lord and my Savior. 

A psalm of praise of David.

I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness. The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. All of your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful followers will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign. For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked. I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever. Psalm 145:1-21

 

Meditate. Consider the difference that the birth of Jesus has made in your life, in the life of your family and friends, neighbors, and people around the world.

 

Happy Birthday to Jesus. Celebrate His birthday as you would any friend or family birthday. What special thing will you do? A special meal—begin with a prayer dedicating the day and the meal to Jesus. In my family all celebrations are about the food, concentrating on favorites for the birthday person. What would Jesus eat? Some figs, dates, hummus, pita bread, olives, maybe some lamb. Cake for dessert? Maybe a date cake lovingly made by one of His followers. Yes, celebrate this day joyously—for this is the day that the Lord has made—let us rejoice and be glad in it. I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless His holy name forever and ever.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! Habakkuk 3:17-18

 

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