Psalm 146 "Praise the Lord!"  

This psalm continues to give us the truth of God's unsearchable.. incomprehensible, fathomless greatness.. this is why we praise Him "while [we] live"! 

He is our "help"  in times of trouble. ( v5)

He is our Hope!

He is the "Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them." v6

He "remains faithful forever." 

"He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry." v7

"The Lord sets prisoners free."

"The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down." v8

The Lord "loves the righteous." 

"The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow." v9

The Lord "frustrates the ways of the wicked."

"The Lord reigns forever... for all generations." 

"Praise the Lord."

Which of these truths do you need to cling to today?  Praise the Lord! 

Father in heaven, thank You for being gracious and merciful.. slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.  You are my Refuge and Strength.. my shelter.. my stronghold.. my Deliverer.  I praise You!  I am looking to You for help.. for comfort.. and putting my hope in Your faithfulness and goodness.  May Your everlasting love and grace comfort those who are mourning today. Come near to our hearts this day.. filling us with Your Spirit.. for we ask this in the Name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.