Psalm 30:1 I will exalt You, LORD, for You lifted me out of the depths….
One of our chief calls as Christians is to praise God. I used to really struggle with that idea, wondering if God’s ego was so fragile that He needed mere mortals to puff Him up. (In hindsight, I’m thankful that God understands my questioning as a way of drawing closer to Him. I’m also thankful that my faith is in a much different, much stronger place.)
Psalm 30:2 LORD my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me.
Here’s the truth: This life is not about me. (Spoiler Alert: It’s not about you, either.) Praising God is a way for me to recognize His presence in my life, in both the good times and the tough ones. When I make a concerted effort to notice and praise His presence and provision, I see it EVERYWHERE—the traffic backup that kept me out of harm’s way, the waffle sent by A Friend when I was struggling with perspective. Praise begets praise (at least for me), reminds me of His steadfastness (so important when things are tough), and points others to Him.
Psalm 30:4 Sing praises of the LORD, you His faithful people; praise His holy name.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for creating me to praise You and for the many benefits that I receive when I live faithfully into that call. Help me to remember that this life is not about me. Help me to praise You. Always. Amen.
Psalm 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praise and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise You forever.
Have a blessed day.