Oh God, how excellent are your ways
You have been God since before the foundation of the world
You spoke and the earth was formed
The waters and the earth gathered together at your word
At the sound of your voice the earth brought forth trees and greenery
The sun and the moon appeared at your command, and you placed the stars in space
Then you created all the animals, on the ground, in the sea, and the birds and insects
Then you made man out of the dust of the ground
You gave him dominion over all that you have made
And you said it was all good
And you rested
Oh God, my God, how excellent are your ways
Still today you watch over your creation
You bring the rain in due season
The thunder blasts and the lightning crashes at your command
The sky clears and the rainbow appears to remind us of your promise
You bring the crops to maturity and the farmers bring in the harvest
The harvest you have provided
You turn the trees to brilliant colors in the cool fall air
We marvel at the beauty of your creation
Oh God, my God how excellent are your ways in all the earth
You still love man despite the way he has failed you
You still see him as the crowning jewel of your creation
You cry out to him to turn back to your word
Because you know what is best for your creation
Help us Lord, to turn to you
Help us to follow your word
Help us to pray for our nation
You have been so good to us while we have turned our backs on you
Forgive our nation, Lord, for our transgressions
Hear our plea for healing and restoration
Renew us in your word, and clothe us with your Holy Spirit
Let your love arise in our hearts as we worship you
Let the church rise and carry out your word
That we should humble ourselves,
And pray,
And seek your face,
And turn from our wicked ways
Because then, and only then
Will you hear from heaven
And forgive our sins
And heal our Land.
Oh God, my God, How excellent are your ways in all the earth.
