How can we "greatly to be praised" in our personal prayer life? The Anchor Verse “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” (Psalm 145:3) Why His Praise Must Be Great • God’s greatness is infinite—“His greatness is unsearchable.” • He alone is worthy—“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:11). • Scripture commands expansive praise—“Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 48:1; 1 Chronicles 16:25). Because the command is clear and His nature is limitless, our prayers should mirror that largeness. Practical Ways to Make Him “Greatly to Be Praised” in Your Prayers 1. Begin with adoration, not requests • Address Him by exalted names: “Mighty God,” “King of Kings,” “Lord of Hosts.” • Declare His attributes one by one—holy, just, merciful, sovereign. 2. Recount His mighty works • Biblical acts: creation (Genesis 1), the Red Sea (Exodus 14), the cross and resurrection (Romans 5:8). • Personal acts: answered prayers, protection, provision. 3. Use Scripture as your vocabulary of praise • Read a psalm aloud, then pray it back line by line (e.g., Psalm 103). • Insert your own situations into the text while keeping its wording intact. 4. Magnify His character in every request • When seeking guidance, highlight His wisdom. • When confessing sin, highlight His holiness and willingness to forgive (1 John 1:9). 5. Finish with gratitude that matches His greatness • “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). • Name benefits both small and large, acknowledging each as undeserved grace. Scripture Passages to Fuel High Praise • Psalm 145:1-13 – A template for exalting His greatness. • Isaiah 40:12-31 – His unrivaled power and sovereignty. • Ephesians 1:3-14 – Spiritual blessings in Christ. • Revelation 5:9-13 – Heavenly praise surrounding the Lamb. Read one passage, meditate, then let your words flow in response. A Simple Framework for Your Next Prayer Time 1. Exalt Him (Names & attributes) 2. Remember His works (Biblical & personal) 3. Align requests with His greatness 4. Thank Him lavishly 5. End by declaring, “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised!” |
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