What are examples of God's "excellent greatness" in your personal experiences? Psalm 150:2 — The Anchor Verse “Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.” Spotting His Excellent Greatness in Everyday Provision - When our pantry was nearly empty and an anonymous grocery gift card showed up in the mailbox the same afternoon I had prayed, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). - A sudden promotion at work—completely unexpected, yet arriving just as new medical bills hit our family budget. - Psalm 37:25 rings true: “I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor their children begging bread.” Experiencing Excellent Greatness in Creation - Standing on a ridge at dawn and watching the sky blaze pink and gold—reminding me that “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). - Snorkeling over a coral reef and feeling dwarfed by the variety and color of life beneath me, echoing Genesis 1:31: “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” - A late-night meteor shower that left me whispering Psalm 145:3: “His greatness is unsearchable.” His Excellent Greatness in Protection and Rescue - A near collision on an icy highway: the car spun, stopped inches from a guardrail, and no one was hurt. I immediately thought of Psalm 121:7: “The LORD will keep you from all harm.” - During a severe storm, a tree fell exactly between our house and the neighbor’s, missing both roofs by inches. God’s “mighty acts” became tangible. Answered Prayer: Showcases of Excellent Greatness - Doctors predicted long-term infertility, yet two years later we held our healthy baby girl. 1 Samuel 1:27 came alive: “For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition.” - An estranged family member phoned after sixteen silent years, mirroring Ephesians 3:20: “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” Transformation and Growth—Greatness Within - Freedom from a decade-long struggle with anxiety after meditating on Philippians 4:6-7 and receiving steady, godly counseling. - The quiet but unmistakable shift from resentment to genuine forgiveness toward someone who wronged me, proving 2 Corinthians 5:17: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Excellent Greatness in Times of Suffering - While walking through cancer treatments, I found fresh strength each morning just to take the next step. Lamentations 3:22-23 became personal: “His compassions never fail… great is Your faithfulness.” - Even in grief after my father’s passing, God flooded our family with peace that “surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). Why These Moments Matter - They confirm that God’s greatness is not abstract; it intersects real lives. - Each experience fuels fresh praise, fulfilling the call of Psalm 150:2. - Remembering them readies my heart to trust Him for the next chapter, convinced that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). |
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