In this call to praise, the psalmist celebrates the faithfulness of God. God is faithful to all of creation, breathing life into the heavens and the earth. Righteousness and justice and awe are inspired in the hearts of all people by God’s steadfast love. According to the psalmist, the wisdom of God is more trustworthy and longstanding than anything we could come up with ourselves.
Who are the people you view as wise? Who do you turn to for counsel? What traits make them trustworthy? To what degree does their advice reflect the values of your faith in God?
Offer your own prayer of praise today, citing specific examples of God’s steadfast love.