Many of the Psalms
were written by Israel's King David. He was no stranger to the vagaries of
life. And despite what was occurring at any point of time, King David took time
to pen praises and sing them to God. David clearly understood that gratitude
and worship is appropriate in all our circumstances.
"Praise ye the
Lord: for it is good to sing praises to our God" (Psalm 147:1 KJV).
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord"
(Psalm 150:6 KJV). "In everything give thanks" (1 Thessalonians
5:18).
In James Fenimore
Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans, there
is a character named David Gamut who is a devout Christian. Like King David,
Mr. Gamut believes that God is good all the time and should be praised at all
times and in as many ways as possible. What a marvelous practice!
O God, form me by
your grace,
Help me walk free of
sin's trace;Give me what I need today,
With my life I trust your will and way.
What's happening
with you today? A day of tests? A day of blessings? No matter what, remember
Paul's exhortation, and give praise and gratitude in every situation. Sing the
praises of Christ knowing that he rules our lives.
Dear Father, thank
you for your grace and mercy. Empower us with a spirit of gratitude and a song
of praise. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and
courageous today singing praise to Christ,
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