Psalm 111:1-10 ESV
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
It is easy for us to praise the Lord some places. For instance I awoke this morning at one of my favorite camps and I type this devotion sitting on the porch of my cabin looking at the bluff cross and enjoying a cup of coffee. It is easy for me here to praise God and give thanks for my surroundings and the life I have!
But psalm 111 calls us to praise the Lord not only in the easy or convenient times but at all times! When the dishwasher is broken, the kids won’t listen to anything, work is a complete disaster… these are the times we praise the lord!
A fellow camper told me a story of a visit he made to New Orleans shortly after Katrina. He met a woman in the gift shop of his hotel singing a hymn. He asked her how she was and she replied blessed! And when he asked if she was effected by Katrina, she replied she had lost everything, but she was still blessed! Perspective is everything.
Always remember even in the darkest times God is with you and walking with you so give praise to the Lord!
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