Text:
Psalm 65:1-4 (ESV)
1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.
2 O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come.
3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions.
4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!
Observation:
This Psalm is an example of God's people recognizing the goodness of God, and showing their gratitude by offering up to God their praise, and prayer.
When we offer out of a grateful heart our praises to God it pleases God because that is His will for His people.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
16 Rejoice always,
17 pray without ceasing,
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Additionally, we have the benefit that when our praises go up to God, the blessings come down.
Psalm 65:4 (ESV)
4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!
James 1:17 (ESV)
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, we extol Your name, and we offer up to You the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
Lord God Almighty, we are so blessed, and so grateful for Your love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy.
Psalm 19:14 (HCSB)
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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