“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!
I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.”
– Psalm 146:1-2
It’s been a long and difficult year for so many. However, all the things the psalmist goes on to praise God for remain true today. His plans remain eternal. He is still creator of heaven, earth, sea, and all that is within them. He still keeps faith forever – His promises are certain and His love for those made righteous by Christ cannot be shaken. He still executes ultimate justice for the oppressed and provides for those in need while calling and empowering His people to do the same. He loves and cares for the immigrant, the widow, and the orphan while opposing the wicked.
God is, and always will be, worthy of praise. When our circumstances get us down and our thoughts turn inward to ourselves, let the people of God take those thoughts captive and turn them to the contemplation of the majesty and glory of Almighty God. He is merciful and gracious, patient, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. He is just, holy, good, righteous, and kind. He is wise, powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. He will neither leave us nor forsake us.
Praise God today. Praise Him tomorrow. Praise Him every day that you draw breath!