It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning,
And Your faithfulness every night,—Psalm 92:1-2
Today as I read these verses the prophet Daniel came to mind because Scripture tells me that when Daniel wanted to do something he purposed in his heart ahead of time to do it.
Similarly, I want to be intentional with giving thanks to God, with praising Him, with declaring His lovingkindness in the morning and speaking the testimony of His faithfulness to me at night. How perfect to begin each day by being reminded and assured of His love and end the day by looking back on His faithfulness.
Here is the thing…The Spirit of God tells us to do these things not because God needs our praise, but because doing this helps us because it encourages our faith. As I regale my God (and my own heart) with the specifics of His love and faithfulness toward me that day, I create what I call a rainbow path behind me that serves to bolster me and keep me from falling (and fearing) when my faith inevitably falters in times of testing. In short, I need the reminders!
Beloved…It is good to praise and give thanks. It is good to declare His lovingkindness each morning and His faithfulness at night.
Father, Your lovingkindness is always before my eyes! Your graces toward me are steadfast and sure and as numerous as the the sand on the seashore. By Your Spirit who lives within me, help me to see them and offer to You a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for each one. Looking at me as I go about my day, causes my heart to sink and lose perspective...Help me to instead, look to You and remember your continual gifts of grace.
Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.—John 1:16
Praise the LORD!
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD?
Who can declare all His praise?—Psalm 106:1-2
