Praise the Lord ...

Pure and simple tonight, this Psalm just reminded me of an act that I need to take on board more often. To stop. Take stock of my life. To remember the interest and desire for participation in my life from God. And to bring Him praise. Think a moment, would you argue with the Psalmist here? I know I can't. It is truth. The deeds of God are amazing. His righteousness never fails. He is gracious and merciful.

Take a moment and pray through these verses for yourself, go on, and be refreshed:

Psalm 111:1-10 (New Living Translation)

1 Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart

as I meet with his godly people.

2 How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!

All who delight in him should ponder them.

3 Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.

His righteousness never fails.

4 He causes us to remember his wonderful works.

How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

5 He gives food to those who fear him;

he always remembers his covenant.

6 He has shown his great power to his people

by giving them the lands of other nations.

7 All he does is just and good,

and all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 They are forever true,

to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

9 He has paid a full ransom for his people.

He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.

What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!