The Lord is Good

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Psalm 100:4-5 (NIV)

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Devotion

Gratitude is the doorway to God’s presence. Psalm 100 reminds us that worship begins with thanksgiving. Before we ask for anything, we are invited to acknowledge all that God has already done. When we “enter His gates,” we step into a sacred space where our hearts align with His goodness. Thanksgiving shifts our focus from what we lack to the abundance of His grace.

Praise follows thanksgiving. It’s not just about saying “thank you” but about declaring who God is—good, loving, and faithful. These attributes never change. In a world where circumstances fluctuate and promises are broken, God’s character remains steadfast. His goodness is not dependent on our situation; His love is not conditional; His faithfulness is not temporary. It extends “through all generations,” meaning the same God who was faithful to Abraham, David, and the early church is faithful to you today.

When life feels heavy, thanksgiving can feel unnatural. Yet in those moments, gratitude becomes a weapon against despair. Start small: thank Him for the breath in your lungs, the sunrise, and His Word that speaks life. As you do, your perspective shifts. Praise lifts your eyes from problems to the One who holds all power.

Psalm 100 is a call to joyful worship, not out of obligation but out of revelation. We praise because we know who He is. We give thanks because His goodness is constant. We worship because His love never fails. And we trust because His faithfulness is eternal.

Today, take time to enter His gates with thanksgiving. Speak out loud what you’re grateful for. Sing a song of praise. Let your heart overflow with worship. In doing so, you’ll find peace, joy, and renewed strength in His presence.

Prayer:
           Lord, thank You for Your goodness, Your unfailing love, and Your faithfulness that never ends. Help me to approach You with a heart full of gratitude and lips that overflow with praise. Teach me to trust Your character even when life feels uncertain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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