Give Thanks!

Read Psalm 92

Reflection of Tommy:

While we were given turn to choose our favorite hymn to be sang yesterday, I can see most those selected are about our supplication for strength, protection and peace. It shows how most of the times, we are focus on our selves, of what we can gain and ask from God. Not to say that asking God for our needs is wrong, but we must balance it with praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and what He has done for us.

This brings us to Psalm 92, a beautiful psalm on giving praise and thanks to God, expressing our genuine gratitude to Him. Make songs and music to His Name, for the great and good things He has done; proclaiming His love on our lips everyday (v1-2). Having a thankful heart also changes us to be a more positive, gracious, loving, contended and humble person.

Dear Father, thank You and I praise You for all the wonderful things You have done for me and for the work You are doing in my life now. Teach me not to be like the other 9 lepers in Luke 17:12-19, but to be the Samaritan who returned to give You all the praise and thanks You deserve.

Lord Jesus, change me also to be more receptive and sensitive to the Spirit that I may walk along Your path to Your way everlasting. Guide me and give me the strength to show this love towards others too by leading them to You. In Your Name I pray, Amen.