blessed be the name of the lord

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

He made the heavens and the earth. He set the stars in place and knows each one by name. He formed the mountains and filled the seas. He gives breath to every living thing. His hand sustains all that exists, from the smallest creature to the furthest galaxy. There is nothing made that was not made through him.

He is holy. There is no darkness in him. His judgments are true. His mercy endures forever. He does not change. What he promised, he will do. What he spoke, will come to pass. He is faithful when we are not. He is strong when we are weak. He is present when we feel alone.

He became flesh and dwelt among us. The creator entered his creation. He lived the life we could not live. He died the death we deserved. On the third day he rose from the grave, defeating sin and death forever. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory.

His name is above every name. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

He is worthy. Worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. The Lamb who was slain is worthy.

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.

Amen.