A Look at Psalm 145
(Recipe: Yogurt Pie)

While reading Psalm 145 I came across verse 4 which says, “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.” The thought came to me, how have I/am I proclaiming God to future generations; to my children and grandchildren? Whatever I leave with them will be passed on. I have not been a perfect mom, I have made many mistakes, but each of my children love God and they are teaching their children to do the same. My future generations are walking in the grace of the Lord.

What are some things we are to be sharing with our children/grandchildren they can pass on to future generations? Psalm 145 tells me some of the ways “I” can proclaim my faith in God:

Verse 1 – “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.”
Verse 2 – “I will praise you every day…..”
Verse 5 – “I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.”
Verse 6 – “…..I will proclaim your greatness.”
Verse 21 – “I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever.”

Are those around us seeing this acted out in our lives? How quick we are to praise the Lord, to proclaim His greatness and be seen reading his word?

We also read in Psalm 145:13b, “The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.” God keeps his promises. Something we should also be sharing with future generations. When God promises something, he keeps his promises. Psalm 145 lists a number of God’s promises to us. Such as:

Verse 8 – “The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.”
Verse 9 – “The Lord is good to everyone, He showers compassion on all his creation.”
Verse 13 – “….your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations.”
Verse 14 – “The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.”
Verse 15 – “The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.”
Verse 16 – “When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.”
Verse 17 – “The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.”
Verse 18 – “The Lord is close to all who call on him…..”
Verse 19 – “He grants the desires of those who fear him, he hears their cries for help and rescues them.”
Verse 20 – “The Lord protects all those who love him…..”

When we consider our responsibility before the Lord, before future generations and God’s promises he has left for me, I completely agree with what the Psalmist says in Verse One – “I will exalt you, MY God and King; and praise your name FOREVER and EVER.” What a wonderful God we have. What a wonderful heritage we can leave behind. What a wonderful message we have to share with future generations.

YOGURT PIE (a light, delicious dessert)

1 box sugar free peach Jell-O (you can use any flavor you desire)
3 light peach yogurt, with fruit (use flavor that corresponds with your Jell-O)
1 8-oz. container light Cool Whip
¼ cup boiling water
1 graham cracker crust

Mix Jell-O in boiling water. Whisk in the yogurt. Fold in Cool Whip. Pour into crust. Refrigerate several hours. Cut into 6 or 8 slices and top each with a fresh or canned peach slice.