We serve a God whose goodness knows no bounds,
Whose love and grace in every moment resounds.
His compassion and mercy, freely given,
A gift to all who seek Him, forgiven.
Our praise should be wholehearted, sincere,
A melody of worship, loud and clear.
For His greatness, we lift our voices high,
In awe of the One who reigns beyond the sky.
Continuous praise, like a flowing stream,
A legacy of worship, a sacred dream.
Not just for ourselves, but for generations to come,
Passing on the flame, declaring God's kingdom.
Marvel at His unsearchable goodness,
The depths of His love, the vastness of His kindness.
Let our hearts overflow with gratitude,
As we stand in awe of the God who makes all things new.
REFLECTION:
The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. (Psalm 145:9)
We serve a God whose goodness knows no bounds. His compassion and mercy are available to all who seek Him.
Our praise should be wholehearted, continuous, and focused on God’s greatness. Our responsibility is not only to praise God ourselves but also to pass on the legacy of worship to those who come after us.
Let us declare God’s greatness, pass on the legacy of worship, and marvel at His unsearchable goodness.
A Prayer of Unsearchable Goodness
Heavenly Father,
We come before You, our hearts overflowing with gratitude. You are the God whose goodness knows no bounds, whose compassion and mercy are freely given to all who seek You.
Lord, we praise You with wholehearted devotion, we lift our voices high. Our worship, like a continuous stream, flows toward Your throne. May our praise be focused on Your greatness, a melody that echoes through generations.
Teach us, O God. Our responsibility is not only to praise You ourselves, but also to pass on the legacy of worship. May our lives be a living testimony, declaring Your greatness to those who come after us.
We stand in awe of Your unsearchable goodness. The depths of Your love, the vastness of Your kindness— They leave us speechless, humbled, and amazed.
May our worship endure as we declare Your greatness, we pass on the legacy of worship, may our hearts forever marvel at Your majesty.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Pericope:
Fifth Book of Psalms 107-150
THE GREATNESS AND GOODNESS OF GOD
Psalm 145:1-21
Responsorial Psalm | Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R: The Lord is gracious and merciful.
2 Every day will I bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. (R) 4 Generation after generation praises your works and proclaims your might. 5 They speak of the splendor of your glorious majesty and tell of your wondrous works. (R) 6 They discourse of the power of your terrible deeds and declare your greatness. 7 They publish the fame of your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your justice. (R) 8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.
Background:
This beautiful psalm, attributed to King David, overflows with praise and reveals profound truths about God’s character and actions.
Acrostic Structure: Psalm 145 follows an acrostic pattern, where each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is one of the nine acrostic psalms in the collection, and David authored five of them. This poetic structure emphasizes completeness and thoroughness, as if David wanted to leave no aspect of God’s greatness unexplored.
David’s Heart of Praise: In the opening verses (Psalm 145:1-3), David sets the tone for the entire psalm. His heart is fully given to praise: “I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever.” David’s praise is personal, direct, and surrendered. He acknowledges God as his King and commits to unending praise. The greatness of the LORD is beyond measure, and His name is worthy of perpetual blessing. Lesson: We learn from David’s example that our praise should be wholehearted, continuous, and focused on God’s greatness.
Passing the Praise from Generation to Generation: In Psalm 145:4-7, David emphasizes the transmission of praise: “One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.” David meditates on God’s glorious splendor and mighty deeds. His praise extends beyond his lifetime, reaching future generations. The cycle of praise continues as each generation declares God’s greatness. Lesson: Our responsibility is not only to praise God ourselves but also to pass on the legacy of praise to those who come after us.
Unsearchable Greatness and Abundant Goodness: Psalm 145:8-9 encapsulates God’s character: “The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.” David highlights God’s attributes: grace, compassion, patience, and abundant mercy. His greatness is unsearchable—beyond our comprehension. Lesson: We serve a God whose goodness knows no bounds. His compassion and mercy are available to all who seek Him.
Reflection: As we ponder Psalm 145, may our hearts echo David’s praise. Let us declare God’s greatness, pass on the legacy of worship, and marvel at His unsearchable goodness.
Learning Lessons:
These passages reveal God’s heart, His desire for restoration, and the transformative power of His love:
Learning to Praise God: In Psalm 145:1-3, we learn from David’s example of a heart fully given to praise: “I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever.” David honored and promoted the name of God personally, addressing Him directly as “my God” and acknowledging His kingship. His praise was unending, a daily commitment. Lesson: Our praise should be wholehearted, continuous, and focused on God’s greatness.
Passing the Praise from Generation to Generation: In Psalm 145:4-7, David emphasizes the transmission of praise: “One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.” David understood the importance of passing on the legacy of worship. Each generation is responsible for declaring God’s greatness to the next. Lesson: Our responsibility is not only to praise God ourselves but also to pass on the legacy of worship to those who come after us.
Unsearchable Greatness and Abundant Goodness: Psalm 145:8-9 encapsulates God’s character: “The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.” David highlights God’s attributes: grace, compassion, patience, and abundant mercy. His greatness is beyond our comprehension. Lesson: We serve a God whose goodness knows no bounds. His compassion and mercy are available to all who seek Him.
Reflection: As we ponder Psalm 145, may our hearts echo David’s praise. Let us declare God’s greatness, pass on the legacy of worship, and marvel at His unsearchable goodness.
Reflection Source:
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