Psalm 113:4-6

International Standard Version (ISV): The LORD is exalted high above all the nations; his glory beyond the heavens.  Who is like the LORD our God, enthroned on high, yet stooping low to observe the sky and the earth? 

Directions:  Choose a translation of the Bible that you easily understand, but that has depth of meaning.  I recommend that you keep a special journal just for praying the Psalms.  Try praying the Psalms for yourself before reading my version of these verses.  The point of this method is for the Spirit to speak with your heart and that you will commune with God about how your own experience relates to His word.  I only include my sample to help you understand what I mean in the steps and because it is always good for Christians to share their thoughts about God and experiences with Him.

Step 1:  Choose a verse or two from one of the Psalms and write it out in a notebook. 

Step 2: After reading a thought from the verse, begin writing your own version of that thought.  This is not exactly paraphrasing the Psalmist’s words although you can paraphrase if you wish.  This is taking the thought and applying it to your own life and changing the words to fit your own experience.  Continue writing about your experience with God until you no longer have anything more to say.

Step 3:  Go to the next thought in the verse and repeat Step 2. 

Step 4:  Continue this process until you feel satisfied that you are finished or until the verse’s thoughts are finished.

My version (verses 4, 5, 6): 

You are more powerful and worthy of reigning than any monarch or national leader on earth. You are everything a leader should be not like these poor imitations who call themselves president, prime minister, or king. You are greater than any nation and we should pledge our allegiance to you before and above any other loyalty. Your dominion is the universe and beyond, but even with all those other worlds and peoples, You focus Your attention on this earth, not as an irritant or squeaky wheel but because You love us. You stooped so low for us that You became one of us in order to express Your love in the only way we could understand. I praise and thank You that not only are You mighty beyond my comprehension, but You are also my big Brother who listens to my childish interests and concerns.