Psalm 117 - 7.31.23

Scripture

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭117‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT

“Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!”

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Observation

This is the shortest written psalm in the Bible. It’s just 2 verses. They are short, and to the point. Yet these verses are impactful. It calls for EVERYONE, (Jewish and Gentiles/Non-Jewish alike), to give their praises to God because of God’s faithfulness and His unfailing love for us.

Application

Start your day off right by giving God your praise. After all, He deserves it!

I like to start off my prayer times with God by giving Him my praise and thanksgiving. It helps to change my mindset from one that may be fearful and anxious about the day, to a mindset of gratefulness and praise. I’m reminded of all the times God has gotten me through difficult situations. So why would He stop now? I’m reminded of His unfailing love for me, even though I may be stubborn and disobedient to Him. I have a God who loves me unconditionally. What’s not to praise?!

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”-Psalms‬ ‭150‬:‭6‬ ‭

Prayer

‬‬Father God, You are holy and righteous and are deserving of my praise. Your grace and love surround me anew each day! You are so patient and kind with someone who can be stubborn like me. Yet, You see past my faults and count me as holy and righteous because of my faith in Jesus. I am humbled by Your love. May everything I do today bring You glory, honor and praise, so others around me can too join in and give You praise. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽

-Moses Gaddi