Oh, great Lord, how vast is Your mercy—greater than the heavens and higher than the earth. Your love and Your goodness sustain us every single day. Because of this unfailing grace, we praise You from the depths of our hearts and exalt Your glorious name with gratitude and reverence.
Your mercy is immeasurable, and Your Word clearly declares that You loved us even before the foundation of the world. This truth fills us with confidence, because You are a faithful and sovereign God. While we often fail and fall short, You never fail to keep Your promises. Your Word remains firm, and Your ways are safe and righteous. For this reason, we give thanks and honor the holy name of God for His wonderful works and eternal faithfulness.
The psalmist expresses this same devotion when he declares his desire to praise the Lord openly, not only in private moments but also among the people and among the nations. True worship is not hidden; it overflows naturally from a heart that has experienced God’s mercy and faithfulness.
3 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
Psalm 108:3–5
Just like the author of this psalm, we can boldly honor God, praise His name, and declare that His mercy surpasses the heavens themselves. The psalmist did not speak from theory or empty words; he spoke from experience. He had witnessed God’s help in times of distress, conflict, and uncertainty. Because of that personal encounter with divine intervention, his praise was sincere and powerful.
This reminds us that worship often flows most deeply from those who have walked through adversity and have seen the hand of God at work. When we reflect on our own lives, we can also identify moments when the Lord sustained us, guided us, and lifted us when we felt weak or discouraged. These testimonies are living proof of His mercy, and they give us confidence to speak about His goodness to others.
God’s wonderful works are not confined to the past; they are visible every day in our lives. Sometimes they appear as answered prayers, sometimes as strength in weakness, and other times as peace in the middle of chaos. When we recognize these blessings, our faith grows, and our praise becomes a natural response to His grace.
Through our testimony, we can also bring encouragement to those who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or broken. The mercy that sustained us is the same mercy that can restore others. When we speak about what God has done, we proclaim good news to the weary and remind them that they are not forgotten.
Therefore, let us place our trust fully in the mercy of our mighty God. His mercy does not depend on our perfection, but on His unchanging character. Day after day, it is His mercy that sustains us, renews us, and leads us forward. May our lives continually reflect gratitude, faith, and praise to the One whose mercy is greater than the heavens and whose truth reaches beyond the clouds.