PRAISE
Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3
Think about the husband who doesn’t communicate with his wife unless he needs something. If the only time he interacts with her is when he has a need, then the wife is not being loved; she’s being used.
But don’t we often treat God the same way? We lift prayer request after prayer request. And yet we fail to give Him admiration and praise. How frequently do we attempt to use the Lord to fulfill our selfish needs?
First Peter 2:9 says we exist to praise God. Our worries and concerns are of great importance to Him. But He also wants us to come to Him with a worshipful heart, and an attitude of gratitude.
You may ask, “What’s the point of praising God?” When you begin to worship the Lord, your focus shifts to Him. Then you’ll begin to recall the ways in which He has impacted your life. As Psalm 105:5 says, “Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgements uttered by His mouth.”
Praising the Lord is one of the main themes found throughout Scripture. We’re told to do so joyfully (Psalm 100:1), thoughout the day (Psalm 113:3), and in the presence of others (Psalm 108:3; Psalm 111:1). God truly created us to praise Him.
Take some time today to reflect on the Lord’s mighty work of salvation in your life. Instead of coming with a list of requests, simply praise Him for His faithfulness and righteousness. When your heart is full of praise, worries will wash away. And you’ll trust God to provide for your needs in His own timing.
Prayer: I will bless You at all times, Lord. Your praises will always be on my lips.
Scriptural Reading: Psalm 100:1-5
