Praise the Lord

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6

If you have the opportunity, read Psalm 150 today. It is about giving praise to the Lord.

“Praise the Lord!” David repeats in his song to God. For God’s mighty acts, for His excellent greatness and holy character, David praises the Lord with all his soul and being. You can almost feel the intensity and fervent energy as you read the words.

God created you to praise Him, to recognize Him as eternal, sovereign Lord and King of all creation. There are no other gods before Him, and none beside the Almighty deserves your adoration and deepest love.

When you pray, do you praise God before you bring Him your petitions? Is worship your primary concern? Learning to praise God is key to spiritual growth, to understanding who He is and how He works in your life.

It is difficult to pull your mind off personal problems and place it on God, especially when your heart is troubled. But by focusing on Him, you can see your life the way God does. You are aware of His grace and daily care, and your spirit is revitalized. Pride and self-reliance vanish in the face of an all-sufficient Lord.

Psalm 147:1 says: “It is good to sing praises to our God...” As you give glory and honor, you experience His joy and peace in a fresh, transforming way.