Psalm 115: Praying Through The Psalms

“Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him (Ps. 115:1-3).”

Heavenly Father, you are the Alpha and Omega. The beginning and End. You are the Creator and we are the created. You are the necessary being. We are creaturely contingent beings. Therefore, let us not boast in our achievements. Let us not boast in what we have done. For all the glory, power and praise belongs to you.

Your the all-loving, benevolent God of the universe. Your faithfulness lasts from generation to generation.

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You dwell in heavenly places, but you also dwell within our hearts. You are near to us. You are in control of this world. No one is sovereign over you. For you are in control of everything!

“But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell. They have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but cannot walk, nor can they utter a sound with their throats. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them (Ps. 115:4-8).”

Sovereign Lord, the heavens declare your glory. For since the beginning of creation, your invisible attributes are clearly seen in nature. Despite this, rebellious humanity started to worship and serve the creation rather than the creator. They started to build idols of silver and gold made in their own image, rather than in the image of God.

These false gods have ears but cannot hear. They have noses but can’t smell. In other words, these idols are not truly alive. Their senses are worthless. They aren’t even able to speak. That’s because they aren’t real, but a figment of man’s imagination.

As you said, those who make them will be like them and trust in vain idols. When real help is needed, they will cry out, but their answers will not be heard. Oh God, please awaken the world and reveal your greatness so that sinners can repent and trust in your righteousness.

“All you Israelites, trust in the Lord–he is their help and shield. House of Aaron, trust in the Lord–he is their help and shield. You who fear him, trust in the Lord–he is their help and shield. (Ps. 115:9-11).”

Great king, we are your people. Help us to remember daily to abide in you. May we meditate and delight in the Law of the Lord day and night. Let us trust in you with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. Cause us to reject leaning on our own wisdom and understanding, but delight in you. Consequently, you will direct our paths and keep us on the narrow road that leads to life.