“Praise awaits You, our God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to You all people will come.” (Psalm 65:1–2)
Psalm 65 begins with worship and ends with abundance. David reminds us that God is not only the one who forgives our sins but also the one who sustains the earth and fills our lives with good things. Every harvest, every raindrop, every answered prayer is evidence of His care.
When life feels chaotic, we can remember that God stills the roaring seas (v.7). The same power that governs the oceans governs our circumstances. And when we worry about provision, we can rest in the God who crowns the year with bounty and fills the valleys with grain (vv.11–13).
This psalm calls us to pause and recognize God’s hand in both the extraordinary and the ordinary. He is not just the God of the temple in Zion but also the God of the fields, the seasons, and the daily bread on our tables. Gratitude transforms our perspective and deepens our trust.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for hearing my prayers and forgiving my sins. Help me to see Your hand in the everyday blessings around me and to trust You in the moments that feel uncertain. Just as You water the earth and bring it to life, water my soul with Your presence so that I may bear fruit for Your glory. Amen.
