A Song of Praise for the Lord’s Faithfulness to His People
A Psalm of Thanksgiving.
“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord, He God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.”
How do you add or comment on a perfect psalm of thanksgiving? This psalm is a perfect example of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”
APPLICATION: “Know that the Lord, He God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” In an earlier age, many were referred to as “self-made men.” But nobody actually creates himself or herself, and only God can give us the ability to succeed at whatever we are doing. Psalm 75 reminds us that promotion only comes from the Lord and from no other source.
Recently, there have been many books written on the practice of gratitude and its benefits. One law of the spirit world is that we find what we look for. If we are looking for reasons to be grateful, we will find them. If we are looking for reasons to complain, we will find them as well.
There is a story told of an old man who was sitting along a road leading to a major city. One traveler came up to the old man, asking what the people were like in the place he had just left. “Oh! Those people were horrible! I couldn’t wait to leave. I only hope things will be better in my next location.” “Well,” observed the old man, “I’m sorry to tell you that the people in the next city are just like those in the place you just left. “ The traveler grimaced, shrugged his shoulders, and trudged on.
Soon another traveler came striding along, smiling as he walked, and asked the old man the same question. “How were the people in the place you just left?” asked the old man. “Oh, they were wonderful!” replied the traveler. “I could scarcely bear to leave, but my work forced me to move on.” “Well,” said the old man, “I am thrilled to inform you that you will thoroughly enjoy your time in your next city. You will find the people to be wonderful.” Two travelers, one road, and the same city. What made the difference? The first traveler could only find fault and complain while the second traveler appreciated everyone he met.
Life is full of choices. We can choose to be grateful and appreciate the good things God has given us or we can be ungrateful and unhappy. Others will respond to us depending on the way we are reacting to them. In an oft-quoted story, Fred Rogers describes his mother’s advice on how to respond to frightening situations. “Look for the helpers,” Mrs. Rogers would counsel. “You will always find people who are helping.” Continue to thank God and praise Him. You will never regret it.
PRAYER: Father God, thank You for loving us and for caring for us. Lord, help us to practice an attitude of gratitude, no matter how grim things may appear. Thank You for sending helpers. In the mighty and precious Name of King Jesus. Amen.
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