Praising the Lord

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Scripture: 92:1-2 (NIV)

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,

Devotion

The psalmist begins with a simple yet profound truth: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” Gratitude is not just a polite gesture; it is a spiritual discipline that aligns our hearts with God’s goodness. When we pause to thank Him, we acknowledge His sovereignty and remind ourselves that every blessing flows from His hand.

Notice the rhythm in verse 2: morning and night. The psalmist invites us to start and end our day with God. In the morning, we declare His lovingkindness—a word that speaks of His steadfast love and mercy. Each sunrise is a fresh reminder that His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23). Before the demands of the day press in, we can anchor our hearts in His grace, knowing He goes before us.

At night, we reflect on His faithfulness. As the day closes, we look back and see His hand guiding, protecting, and providing. Even in moments of struggle, His faithfulness never wavers. Ending the day with praise shifts our focus from what went wrong to the One who remains constant. It cultivates peace and rest, because we trust the God who never sleeps nor slumbers.

This pattern—morning lovingkindness, evening faithfulness—teaches us to live in continual awareness of God’s presence. It transforms ordinary days into sacred opportunities for worship. Gratitude and praise are not reserved for Sundays; they are daily practices that strengthen our faith and deepen our joy.

Today, take a moment to thank God for His lovingkindness as you begin your day. Speak of His faithfulness as you lie down tonight. Let your life become a song of praise, echoing the truth that it is good to give thanks to the Lord.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Help me to start each day with gratitude and end each day with praise. May my heart continually rejoice in Your goodness. Amen.

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