You deserve the Praise.

 You Deserve the Praise

A Reflection on Psalm 145:1-3, Revelation 4:11, and Psalm 34:1

I will exalt You, my God the King; I will praise Your name for ever and ever. (Psalm 145:1)

You deserve the praise—not a whisper, not a sigh,

But a shout that shakes the heavens, a song that reaches high.

You deserve the honor, the glory, and the power,

In every moment, in every hour.

You deserve the praise—for who You are,

The bright and morning star.

For Your mercy, Your grace, Your love so deep,

For the promises that You keep.

You deserve the praise—in the morning when the sun is bright,

And in the evening when the day turns to night.

In the valley when the shadows are deep,

And on the mountain when the promises I keep.

"Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things." (Revelation 4:11)

You deserve the praise—not just with words I speak,

But with a life that's humble, with a heart that's meek.

With every breath, with every thought,

With every battle that is fought.

You deserve the praise—for the cross, the empty grave,

For the life You freely gave.

For the mercy that meets me every day,

For the Spirit that shows me the way.

You deserve the praise—in the silence and the noise,

In the joy and the sorrows.

You are worthy, O Lord, of all my praise,

And I will praise You for all of my days.

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalm 34:1)

So I will give You the praise—not just with my lips,

But with my hands, my feet, my fingertips.

I will give You the praise with my whole life,

Through the joy and through the strife.

You deserve the praise—now and forevermore,

From the rising of the sun to the closing of the door.

You deserve the praise—this is my song,

My prayer, my life, my whole life long.

Amen.