King David knew how to praise the LORD. He sought God in all things and couldn't contain his worship. I would love to have been a fly on the wall in David's room where he worshipped God. I can imagine him dancing and singing with a tambourine in hand. He knew the God of the Heavens. He worshipped Him with reckless abandon. He made a joyful noise. He gave thanks because he knew of God's great power and His love and forgiveness. Not only was he able to do this, he had the gift of writing and he shared his feelings in the Psalms.
We are called to be thankful and worship our God. There is so much to be thankful for. I can get wrapped up in some praise and worship music. It brings joy to my soul and lifts my spirit, especially when I'm having a bad day. We are called to think on things that are good and true and just. What better way than on the Word of God followed by lively praise and worship music.
We are approaching Thanksgiving, a day to first thank God for all He has done for us...then celebrate with a feast with family or friends...in that order. Worshiping and feasting were two very popular things in the Bible and there's a lot to be thankful for. Let David's words below penetrate your heart, even if you can't imagine the music. Then listen to the song below for a boost.
What the LORD has accomplished and what He did for the people thousands of years ago, He has done and can still do for us. He can pull us up out of any situation and plant our feet firmly on His rock of salvation. We can become part of the heritage of these ancestors if we only choose to acknowledge Him and then worship Him like David did. Our God never changes. These words are timeless and priceless.
Okay...David, let us know how you really felt!
Psalm 136
THANKSGIVING
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
2Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
3Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever:
4To Him who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever;
5To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
6To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
7To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever--
8The sun to rule by day,
For His mercy endures forever;
9The moon and stars to rule by night,
For His mercy endures forever.
10To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn,
For His mercy endures forever;
11And brought out Israel from among them,
For His mercy endures forever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm,
For His mercy endures forever;
13To Him who divided the Red Sea in two,
For His mercy endures forever;
14And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
For His mercy endures forever;
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
For His mercy endures forever;
16To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His mercy endures forever;
17To Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;
18And slew famous kings,
For His mercy endures forever--
19Sihon king of the Amorites,
For His mercy endures forever;
20And Og king of Bashan,
For His mercy endures forever--
21And gave their land as a heritage,
For His mercy endures forever;
22A heritage to Israel His servant,
For His mercy endures forever.
23Who remembered us in our lowly state,
For His mercy endures forever;
24And rescued us from our enemies,
For His mercy endures forever;
25Who gives food to all flesh,
For His mercy endures forever.
26Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 150
PRAISE!
1Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
2Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
4praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,
5praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD .
Praise the LORD .
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
2Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
4praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,
5praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD .
Praise the LORD .
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