Psalm_108

 Scripture - What stood out?Psalm 108 1 My heart, O God, is steadfast;    I will sing and make music with all my soul.2 Awake, harp and lyre!    I will awaken the dawn.3 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;    I will sing of you among the peoples. Observation - What does it say?David figuratively tells his instruments to wake up so that together they can wake up the morning sun. How? By praising and exalting God to start the day. His heart for God was so steady and true. That desire to praise him remained such a constant throughout his day and consequently his life. David knew that it was not humans who gave him victories. It was God. He was able to consistently make this a principle inside his heart. I wonder if he remained so consistent!Understanding - What does it mean?With the emotional ups and down of life, I marvel at King David’s ability to persistently pursue and praise God. No matter what. Not only praise God, but to sing His praises. Maybe it is because I am not much of a musician but I find this so hard to relate to! When I feel dead inside, and I feel dead inside a lot...I think the hardest thing for me to do is have any sort of emotional connection with, anything.  It’s so easy to sing to God when I’m happy. Lord, I want to be able to sing to You, no matter what. Life Application - How can I apply this to my life today?I want to start my day tomorrow praising God. Just like King David used to. Then I want to praise God. Because God is worthy to be praised. In all things. Under all circumstances. No matter how I feel.Holy Spirit, I ask that you give me the ability to praise God, no matter what I am going through, no matter what I am feeling, no matter how dead I feel inside. Show me how to sing unto the Lord through all and in all. In the name of Jesus do I pray. Amen. -kenneth lee