Psalm 30:1 A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.

“I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths….”

You, O Triune God, have lifted us out of the deep depths of the dominion of darkness where despair, depression and discouragement dominate, you lifted us out of death, out of the dungeon of our evil desires and selfish rebellion.

You have brought us out into your Light, into your Love and into your rich, eternal Life where we will live forever. You have made us your children, your partners, your friends.

So I exalt you, Lord Jesus, for you are a majestic marvel, a magnificent Master--too good to be true, yet you are Truth itself. I exalt you for cleansing us in your blood, washing us with the water of the Word and lifting us above the waters of the nations, setting us high upon the Rock.

You are worthy of praise for bringing us out from the shadow of sin into the light of your love, into the warmth of your delight, the acceptance of your grace and the wonder of your goodness.