Psalm 138:1 I will praise You, LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing Your praise.
Several days ago I talked about the fact that anything I place in the center of my life, a place where only God should be, then I make if that thing an idol, a god, and doing so is incredibly dangerous. Verse 1 reminds me of the need to keep God as my center, to sing His praises before the “gods” that clamor for my attention.
Psalm 138:2 I will bow down toward Your holy temple and will praise Your name for Your unfailing love and Your faithfulness….
One sentence in the commentary on this chapter really gave me pause: “It is important to praise God for who He is more than for what He’s done.” I feel like this is an area I need to work on. I feel like I praise Him more for the things than I do for His presence, His steadfast love, His fierce mercy.
Psalm 138:7a Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life…
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder to place You before anyone and anything else in my life. Thank You for the reminder to praise YOU and not just Your abundant blessings in my life. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 138:7b …You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes; with Your right hand You save me.
Have a blessed day.