Prayer for the King (Psalm 72) Part 3

Praise for the King (verses 15-20)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2072:15-20&version=NIV

We can offer songs of praise and thanksgiving to our king who blesses us with righteousness and peace. The reciprocal relationship between the king and his subjects is felt in the fertility of the land. As the people and land respond to the king’s life-giving activities, his fame increases. May we give all our praise to Jesus our exalted King of kings and Lord of lords. His name is glorious, and his glory will fill the whole earth.

Praise You, God our King all day long. Praise You that all nations will be blessed through Christ. His name endures forever. Praise be to You, Lord God, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to Your glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with Your glory. Amen and Amen.

The nation of Israel was a theocracy—a nation ruled by God. Nations today are not theocracies. However, just as God judged Israel’s monarchy for its failures to meet His standards of justice, righteousness, mercy, and compassion; God continues to hold nations to His standards. May we pray for the well-being of our national leaders that God grant them the wisdom to see that justice ultimately comes from God.

All hail the power of Jesus’ name!

      Let angels prostrate fall,

Bring forth the royal diadem,

      And crown him lord of all.

Edward Perronet (1726-1792)