Psalm 146, Romans 8:32

What a journey it’s been going through these songs of David. And there’s no better way to end our study than with these final Psalms of praise. Many are the reasons to give God the glory. Creator and Ruler of all things, He champions the weak, fathers the orphans, heals the afflicted, and blesses all who put their hope in Him. Everyday there are reasons to give thanks to the Lord. And God covets the praise of His people. But not for His benefit. For ours.

Why does God tell us to give Him thanks in all things? (1 Thess. 5:18) In memory of Dr. Charles Stanley, I’d like to share some of his wisdom on the subject. “It’s because praise is the clearest and most direct means by which you declare your dependence on God. It repeats your trust in Him in the midst of darkness. It confesses your allegiance and devotion to the One who was crucified for you and to whom you are eternally joined.”

For me, no matter how low I feel or bad the circumstance, nothing soothes my soul like giving glory to God. It brings peace to my troubled mind. Joy to my hurting heart. And brings me close to my Abba, Father, who welcomes me with open arms of love. Most of all praising the Lord humbles me. For it reminds me of how much I fail God daily and still somehow, He wants me anyway. How could such an amazing and unmerited love not make my heart burst with songs of worship and thanksgiving!

There’s no quicker way to grow in our walk with God than to live a life of praise. Because it motivates us to live the way Jesus teaches, makes us desire to put Him first in our lives, and soothes even the deepest of hurts. David was considered a man after God’s own heart because of His devotion to God. In good times and bad, peace and turmoil, sorrow and joy, the first thing David did was seek God. When we too seek God first with everything we have and are, have absolute, unwavering faith, and follow Him joyfully, we will be counted as women after God’s own heart.

Pause and Reflect - 

Why do you praise God? How does praising God help us focus on Him instead of our circumstances? How can praising God help us in times of difficulty or suffering?

Let’s Pray Together,

Our dearest Father in heaven above, Ruler and Creator of all things, hallowed be Thy name. Father, we come before You with humble hearts, recognizing Your greatness and majesty. We thank You for Your faithfulness and goodness, and are grateful for all that You have done for us. Father we praise You for Your infinite wisdom and power, and for Your unfailing love and grace. You are the Creator of the universe, and yet You care for each one of us with a tender and compassionate heart. Finally Father may our hearts overflow with gratitude as we reflect on all that You bless us with, and may our lives be a reflection of Your love and grace. In Jesus precious name we pray, Amen. 

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I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, and I pray your day overflows with love and blessings.

💖 Lisa

Read Psalm 60 - Psalm146

Every day brings new challenges and troubles.  Some days the troubles are piled one on top of another.  I had one of those days recently and it started as soon as I woke up.  I was so distracted and saw everything so negatively. I was so frustrated.  And don’t you know the evil one just kept adding to it.  My attitude was getting worse and I knew if I kept on going that way it would not be good.  

I stopped and cried out to the Lord, help me!  He helped me and changed me right then and there and I was able to handle the troubles for the rest of the day with Him.

1-  He gives us help from our troubles.  Where does our help come from?  The Creator of heaven and earth.   Elohim- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

2-  Man’s help is useless.  I believe that when we run to men first we bypass the Lord and do things in our own strength. 

YAHWEH-NISSI -The Lord Our Banner

3-  Our victory is in God alone! He is the one who fights for us and gives us the victory against our enemies.

 EL SHADDAI- God Almighty

Are you having a troubling day?                                                                                                Does it seem like it will never end?                                                                                           Do you find yourself running to others for help?

Father, we come before You because You are the One who made us.  You are intimately acquainted with us.  You know what we are going through and only You can deliver us.  Help us when we have those days or times when everything seems to be going wrong.  Nothing takes you by surprise.  You have all power, and authority.  You are El Elyon, most high God!  For there is no one like You the  God of Jeshurun,
Who rides the heavens to our help,
And through the skies in Your majesty.
You eternal God are our dwelling place,
And underneath us are Your everlasting arms;
And You drive out the enemy from before us,
saying destroy him! Amen

Lyn