{"id":30,"date":"2007-04-29T03:01:50","date_gmt":"2007-04-29T03:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2007\/04\/sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-psalms.html"},"modified":"2007-04-29T03:01:50","modified_gmt":"2007-04-29T03:01:50","slug":"sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-psalms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2007\/04\/sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-psalms.html","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Psalms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excerpt<\/strong>
\nFor great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised.
\nPsalm 96:4<\/p>\n

Click here to read all of Psalm 96<\/a><\/p>\n

Prayer<\/strong>
\nIndeed, O God, You are great, and Your greatness calls forth praise:<\/p>\n

great praise,
\nexuberant praise,
\ncontinuous praise,
\nunfettered praise,
\nexpansive praise,
\nheartfelt praise,
\ngrateful praise,
\nhumble praise,
\ncolorful praise,
\nflowing praise,
\nmusical praise,
\nechoing praise,
\nelaborate praise,
\nsimple praise,
\njoyful praise,
\nhopeful praise,
\ncommitted praise,
\nawed praise,
\nintimate praise,
\nsurrendered praise,
\nchildlike praise,
\nsolitary praise,
\ncongregational praise,
\nreflective praise,
\nspontaneous praise,
\nloud praise,
\nsilent praise,
\nrational praise,
\nemotional praise,
\necstatic praise,
\nearly praise,
\nlate praise,
\ntraditional praise,
\ncontemporary praise,
\nchanted praise,
\nspoken praise,
\nshouted praise,
\nwhispered praise,
\nseasonal praise,
\ndaily praise,
\nunceasing praise . . . .<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And that’s just the beginning. For You are great, Lord, and greatly to be praised!
\nPostscript<\/strong>
\n“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
\nGerman original by Joachim Neander (1680).
\nTranslation by Catherine Winkworth (1863).
\nPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
\nO my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
\nAll ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
\nPraise Him in glad adoration.
\nPraise to the Lord, Who over all things so wondrously reigneth,
\nShelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
\nHast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
\nGranted in what He ordaineth?
\nPraise to the Lord, Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
\nSurely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
\nPonder anew what the Almighty can do,
\nIf with His love He befriend thee.
\nPraise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
\nAll that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
\nLet the Amen sound from His people again,
\nGladly for aye we adore Him.
\nPray the Psalms<\/a> is one of my devotional websites. The other is Pray the Gospels<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. 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