I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’” Psalm 89:1-4 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I don’t know anything about Ethan the Ezrahite—the author of this Psalm, but I sure love his heart, theology, and worship. I too, want to sing and make music in my heart to you today, for the steadfastness of your love and the rock-steadiness of your faithfulness.
Because of what you have done for us in Jesus, your love for us won’t waver one bit—at any time during this day. You won’t be using a scorecard, thermometer, or scale to measure our performance. The gospel put an end to all earning, merit, and wages. Knowing you is all of grace, from beginning to end.
Even when you discipline us, it’s never out of irritation or exasperation, frustration or anger… but only with the heart of a wise, loving, and perfect Father. Such kindness moves us to repentance like nothing else. Such kindness makes it easy for us to humble ourselves and own our sin, for it just leads to a richer experience of your mercy and grace.
Equally, Father, I praise you today for your inviolate sovereignty and unwavering faithfulness. Nothing, and no one, can resist your will, alter your plans, or derail your decrees. As I think about global instability and the political madness of this season, this assurance gives me a peace that can’t be found anywhere else. It also consoles me as I think about people I love and things I can’t change. I don’t have to be afraid (or angry), about anyone or anything. Hallelujah!
That you love us, and that you are in control of all things, is surely enough, Father. May I live and love to your glory, all day long. So very Amen I pray, in Jesus’ trustworthy and worship-worthy name.
