The Privilege of Exalting His Name

Psalm 34:3

Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!

Throughout the Psalms, we read David's prayers of praise.  He praised God to help overcome his fears and to call on his all-sufficient Lord.  David recognized God's faithfulness in meeting his needs and he also recognized that God was bigger than any problem or fear that he had.

We will spend all eternity praising Our Heavenly Father.  Why not practice our imperfect praise here on earth in preparation for the unspeakable joy we will receive from our perfect praise forever?

It is time for us to magnify God in our lives.  He is much bigger than we allow Him to be.  He promises us in John 16:33 that He has overcome everything that the world throws at us in the way of trials and tribulation.  We can gain much by joining Paul in exalting the name of Our Lord.  

Let us proclaim the glorious perfection of Our Father in heaven.  Let us join together in bringing glory to the Most High God.  Let us open the gateways of heaven through our worship of the King.  Let us rest in peace as the Lord overcomes the things of this world that challenge us.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege of exalting Your name here on earth and in heaven for all eternity.  We lift You up above all others.  There is not a single name that approaches the majesty and power of who You are.  Teach us, Lord, to have the faith of the Virgin Mary who said, "My soul magnifies the Lord," as she prepared to receive something that she did not believe to be possible.  May Your grace cover us, Lord, so that we may live in reverent awe of who You are.  We pray that the Holy Spirit will lead us and inspire us to pour out praise to You each day.  We ask all these things in the name of the One worthy of all praise, Jesus Christ.