The Psalms close with a crescendo of praise, reminding us that worship isn’t confined to buildings or rituals. It flows from every heart that knows God’s presence and joins creation in glorifying Him.

Today, let’s put some heart and soul into our praise, lifting our hands, speaking His goodness, and walking in His ways.

Sometimes it takes reaching the end to grasp the beauty of the beginning. Scripture isn’t a collection of random moments, but a unified story of God’s desire to be with us—from Genesis to Revelation, fulfilled in Christ.

We need to thank God for his divine favor and blessings!

God is both the creator of all things but also the sustainer of all things.

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving!

Never be ashamed to let God know your fear and your needs.

Taking time to share what God has done is important encouragement to others who are going through difficulty of their own.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”

The angels spoke their praise. Today we gladly sing it. And it’s a message not limited to the familiar Christmas Bible texts.

Long before any employer considered what benefits to offer their employees, God was already reminding us of the benefits we have that flow from his love and kindness to us.

“Praise fits us.” And the purest praise wells up from the hearts of those who fully trust in God.

In just four verses the psalmist expresses praise and pain that might be on any of our lips.

It is tough to gain perspective and take time to express praise and gratitude to God when our business and busyness control us. We can learn much by considering prayer and praise David experienced in the passage for today.

The psalmist was overwhelmed by the reality of the many blessings that had flowed from God’s throne. We can have the same experience.

Pursued by enemies intent on his destruction, David hid—and he turned to God.

God will do what only God can do. Meanwhile, we can patiently watch and wait and praise him for who he is and what he makes happen.

“Silence is praise to you, Zion-dwelling God,” the psalmist prays. And nothing inspires silence like the dependable awe of a sunset or sunrise.