By Tesia Nagorka

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty – and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works – and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” -Psalm 145:3-7

The way we live our faith has a mighty affect on generations to come. In this Psalm, King David illustrates the legacy we are to leave as God’s people.

From one generation to the next, we are to tell what He has done and teach of His mighty acts.

From one generation to the next, we are to speak of the glory of our God so that those who listen will meditate on His wonderful works.

From one generation to the next, we are to tell of the power of God in all He has done so that those who seek Him may see His great deeds and proclaim them in their own lives.

We are to celebrate God’s abundant goodness and joyfully sing of His righteousness!

This is the legacy we are to leave.

What are you declaring with your faith?

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made. All Your works praise you, Lord; Your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

The Lord is righteous in all His ways and faithful in all He does. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.

My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise His Holy Name for ever and ever.”

– Psalm 145:8-21