The first three words of Psalm 111 say simply, "Praise the Lord." It doesn't say to praise the Lord only when you're happy, or successful, or without pain. It doesn't say to praise the Lord if you feel like it, but if not, then don't worry about it.
God's word commands us to "praise the Lord"....period. Regardless of whether we want to or not. Regardless of if we feel blessed. Regardless of whether we're happy and comfortable, or sad and in pain. He sees us through it all, and our only job is to love Him for what He's done for us.
On days like today, when I am grumpy and tired and sore and upset and just all-around not in a very charitable mood, I don't want to praise the Lord. It's quite honestly one of the farthest things from my mind. But it's comforting to know that God is not flaky like I am. God is ALWAYS gracious and compassionate, and I know without a question that if I praise Him, He will take care of me. What a beautiful constant in a world of constantly shifting truth and reality.
God's word commands us to "praise the Lord"....period. Regardless of whether we want to or not. Regardless of if we feel blessed. Regardless of whether we're happy and comfortable, or sad and in pain. He sees us through it all, and our only job is to love Him for what He's done for us.
On days like today, when I am grumpy and tired and sore and upset and just all-around not in a very charitable mood, I don't want to praise the Lord. It's quite honestly one of the farthest things from my mind. But it's comforting to know that God is not flaky like I am. God is ALWAYS gracious and compassionate, and I know without a question that if I praise Him, He will take care of me. What a beautiful constant in a world of constantly shifting truth and reality.
Psalm 111
1 Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
3 Glorious and majestic are his and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
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