Psalm 95 calls us to praise God: “Come, let us sing…shout…come before Him with thanksgiving.” (v 1-2) The reason to praise Him is, “the Lord is the great God.” (v 3)We're to praise God with thanksgiving regardless of our circumstances. Praise usually comes easy. However, when you've suddenly lost a job, a spouse becomes ill, or someone you love dies it’s hard to sing let alone shout out loud. It can be a struggle to feel God's presence.
The Psalmist reminds me when I am in the valleys or the mountain peaks of life, God is with me. He created me. He has me in His hands. When I rely on my faith and just start praising Him when I don’t feel like it, I feel Him empower me, lift me up to keep going.
Psalm 95 also calls us to worship: “let us bow down…let us kneel before the Lord." The reason to worship is, “He is our maker…He is our God…we are His people…[we are] under His care.”
My worship isn’t confined to Sunday worship time and holy holiday celebrations. As I read and study His Word and pray, God usually tells me something I need to hear. I find myself, alone, praising and thanking Him, worshipping Him for who He is to me and to the world.
God turned away from an entire generation of His people because of their hearts. Listen for His voice through Scripture, prayer, services, and during quiet moments. Your praise and worship with thanksgiving will come from hearing what He whispers in your heart.
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