Passion for Praise: 'The Work of Your Fingers'

Saturday, September 6, 1947

Blessed Christmas!

Our prayer is that the presence of Jesus be with you and fill you with hope, peace, and love!

 Read More
[O Lord, our Lord] When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers — the moon and the stars you set in place — what are people that you should think about them, mere mortals that you should care for them?
— Psalm 8:3-4

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

7 Related Resources by Heartlight

Don't Devalue Yourself!
Devo: Together in Christ
"O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. . . . When I look at the night sky and see the work...."
A Very Good Place to Be
Devo: Together in Christ
"O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. . . . When I look at the night sky and see the..."
Majestic
Article by Phil Ware
Can you see God's glory in your fellow humanity? Phil Ware describes his visit to Kampala, Uganda, Africa and calls on us to fully celebrate the truth of Psalm 8 and Jesus' commands to love God and love our neighbor.
The Hand of Hope
Article by Max Lucado
To see the despair without the grace is suicidal. To see the grace without the despair is upper room futility But to see them both is conversion. Max Lucado reminds us that God's grace shows up for us daily in the nail-scarred hands that Jesus uses to rescue us and work with us through his presence in our lives.
See All 7 Related Resources about Psalm 8:3-4

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 8:3-4 — [O Lord, our Lord] When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers — the moon and the stars you set in place — what are people that you should think about them, mere mortals that you should care for them?

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, September 6, 1947

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Revealed by the Spirit' (Lk. 2:26)
"It had been revealed to [Simeon] by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Clothed with Christ' (Co. 3:12-14)
"Dear Father, Grant that we may clothe ourselves with Christ, for he is a garment of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience,..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Giving God's Blessing after Welcomed Ashore'
"[After their shipwreck, Paul and all his fellow travelers made it safely to shore as Paul had promised.] Near the shore where we landed was an estate..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Luke 2:10
"But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.""

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise