“I will praise thee, O Lord with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High,” (Psalm 9:1-2)
David tells us in these verses that he will praise God with his whole heart. He’s giving God everything he has as a part of his praise. He’s not withholding anything from God. Unfortunately, many of us hold out on God sometimes because of fear (perhaps the fear of what people will say or think). We have to move beyond that fear and praise God aloud and with purpose.
Our praise includes telling people about God’s marvelous works. Praise God by telling someone your testimony. Let’s open our mouths and tell the world of all he has done. Let’s sing praises to God and to His name. Even if we’re not the best singers in the world, we can still sing praises to His name.
As you go about your day today, remember God’s marvelous works. Think about all the times He’s delivered you from trouble. Think about all the blessings He has given you. Think about the favor, grace, and mercy He has shown you. When you do these things, I’m sure you’ll begin to open your mouth and sing about His marvelous works.
Loving Father, thank You that in Christ I know Your name, Your character and Your amazing grace, which is poured out in such abundance on all who trust in the Lord Jesus as Savior. I pray that my heart may seek You more and more with each passing day and I ask that You would increase in me a deeper longing to know You more and to love You better, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN.
