By Mark Mizer

 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth! Thou whose glory above the earth is chanted by the mouth of babes and infants, thou hast founded a bulwark because of thy foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. When I look at thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and stars which thou hast established; what is man that thou art mindful of him, and, the son of man that thou dost care for him? (Psalm 8:1-4, RSV)

My guess is, we all have favorite books in the Bible. These are the texts we go to first when we need some extra inspiration or need comfort when we face the unknown with some fear and trepidation.

My favorite book is Psalms. For me it is a constant song of praise for our God, our creator and protector, the source of all things in earth and heaven. How can we even begin to grasp the enormity and goodness of God? The Psalms sings the songs of praise I wish I could and should sing constantly in my prayers. Yet, too often I forget the praise and go directly to my needs first. Spending times in the Psalms brings me back to what I should always do first.

Prayer

O God, my God, how beautiful is your name in all of creation. You are maker and master of all that ever was, all that is, and all that forever shall be. Holy is your Name. Amen.