BLESS THE LORD!

BLESS THE LORD! Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 66:2 It is not a matter of choice whether we praise God or not; praise is His rightful due, and every Christian, as a recipient of His grace, is obligated to praise Him daily. While we are not commanded to observe specific times for praise, the Spirit teaches us in our hearts that it is right to praise God. Indeed, it is the Christian’s duty to praise God, not only as a delightful activity but as a sacred and blessed obligation. If you are constantly mourning, do not think you are excused from this duty. Because of God's immense love for us, we should feel compelled to bless His name as long as we live, and His praise should always be on our lips. You are blessed for this purpose: that you may bless Him in return. As God says, “This people I have formed for myself; they shall declare my praise.” Isaiah 43:21 So do not let your harp hang unused upon the willow tree. Take it down and play its loudest, sweetest music. With a heart full of gratitude, arise and sing His praises. With the dawn of each new day, lift up your voice in thanksgiving, and as the sun sets, let your song rise to the heavens. The Lord will listen from heaven, pleased with your offering of praise. I’ve taken my harp down From the willow tree. My heart is singing the victory! My past is forgiven, My home is in heaven! All sorrow is gone, The Glory has come And now I am free. By Charles H. Spurgeon, updated