Praising the Lord

To think and vocalize wholesome words is wise.

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” [1]

I testify that praising God is wholesome, good, and yields joy. When I worship the Lord, I experience joy. God created us to glorify Him. Singing unto Him brings us into harmony with God and with our very purpose for existing.

“Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding. God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.” [2]

I am so glad that I have a church within 15 minutes of my house where musicians, singers and others like me enjoying speaking and singing words of love and thanksgiving to God. There is no mandatory cover charge to enter the building but offerings are welcomed to keep the light of Christ shining there. We are happy to support our local church. I am grateful to God for those who pioneered it and keep it thriving.

There are many good reasons to think and speak the language of praise unto God. First of all, He made of me a new creation. I used to live among the dead, that is, those who didn’t know God. I lived as though there was no tomorrow. Jesus came to me when I was at my worst. He offered to me forgiveness of my sins. He offered to me a newness. When I said, “YES” to Jesus Christ, He filled me with His Spirit and brought me into fellowship with God and God’s people.

“You He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins... that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” “Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” “You are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” “In whom also you are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” [3]

I hope and pray that you join with me in thinking, speaking, and singing words of praise and thanksgiving to God. I am telling you... God wants to fill you with joy in the Holy Spirit! With wholesome thoughts and words that yield abundant life to your whole being: body, soul and spirit. Praise the Lord!

[1] Proverbs 15:4, 23
[2] Psalm 47:6-8
[3] Ephesians 2:1, 7-9, 13, 19, 22