Psalm 113: 3 “From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord’s name is to be praised.”
Dear God,
You are indeed most worthy to be praised all the day long, for You created all things, and yet concern Yourself with we Your creation; including the unrighteous and poor of all types; even though You live on high, in glory, honour and adoring angel throngs. Psalm 113: 5 – 7 “Who is like the Lord our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth? He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap.” It is only while we are alive and currently receiving all Your blessings that we are able to give praise; so it behooves us not to miss out on the blessing that comes upon us physically, emotionally and spiritually by expressing appreciation and gratitude when the opportunity arises. Psalm 115: 17 “The dead do not praise the Lord, nor any who go down into silence.”
For myself and I know for others who acknowledge and reverence You, as God, we are more likely to acknowledge and give praise, as we learn with our whole heart to trust You in all things. For I know You are and have been my true Helper and shield between Satan and his angels and myself numerous times, and most of which I know nothing about at the time; and all of which I give You praise and thanks for. As I look back on my life and certain situations, I can see that all things in the end did work out for my spiritual blessing. You only want my best good (even the hard and unpleasant), because they can all lead to my eternal salvation. Psalm 115: 18 “But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore.”
Psalm 118: 1 “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” I am so thankful that Your mercy does endure forever, for I certainly need lots of it, on a regular basis! From experience I can say with the Psalmist in V5 “I called on the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.” Sometimes I fear in some interactive situations with people, and I read in Your word, that such an emotion is never from You, and I can overcome when I claim Your promises, V6 “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear, what can man do to me? I will remember and claim the words of V7 “The Lord is for me among those who help me……” as well as V8 “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” To trust, links me to You, the One of all love, mercy and wisdom, therefore when analyzed it would be futile to trust in man, for we are all created beings, fallen from purity, and any love and wisdom that we have, are all a gift from You, God. Today I will sing, because I believe V14 “The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.”
As I go about my daily tasks, I appeal that You to be my strength and wisdom, so that I truly will trust You and place all my planned doing and interactions before You for their enabling, with all the detrimental outside forces for their disabling.
Amen