Scripture: Psalm 138
Psalm 138
1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
3 When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord,
when they hear what you have decreed.
5 May they sing of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord is great.
6 Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes;
with your right hand you save me.
8 The Lord will vindicate me;
your love, Lord, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
Observation:
David, the Psalmist is thankful to the God who created him and gave him life and a purpose. “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness…” (Psalm 138:1-2a)
Application:
When we praise our God, it should be completely - with all of our hearts. Because God is all good and is worthy of all of our praise, love, and obedience. Gord is our ever-present help in times of trouble.
Prayer:
Let us praise and thank you with all of our hearts for you are always there for your people. Help us to walk in newness of life with your Spirit guiding our steps and our activity. Let us look to you for the direction in which we should go. Amen.