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Podcast 55.6 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Praise to the Lord
O let all that is in me adore Him
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Psalm 103:1 ESV
In this last stanza, we consider the all inclusive nature of the praise of God. First, we acknowledge that all that is in us should be bent to this purpose. There should be no part of me, heart soul, mind or strength that does not engage in this pursuit.
All that hath life and breath
Come now with praises before Him
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 ESV
Next, we agree with the Psalmist and declare that all that has life and breath should praise the Lord. Every living thing without exception, should give glory to God. Most of creation does this naturally. It is only mankind who struggles with this command.
Let the amen sound from His people again
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord! Psalm 106:48 ESV
Then, a subset of mankind is encouraged to offer their praise again to God. Who is that subset? The People Of God, bought at a great price. Are you one of them, us? When was the last time you let your “amen” sound from your lips? Let it sound from your lips again today.
Gladly for aye we adore Him
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Psalm 145:1-2 ESV
Finally, all time. Forever. That is the timeframe for our praise. It should begin the moment we realize he is worthy and should never stop. Every day? Absolutely. Every moment for the rest of eternity? Of course. Praise To The Lord The Almighty for He alone is worthy!
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.
Praise to the Lord
O let all that is in me adore Him
All that hath life and breath
Come now with praises before Him
Let the amen sound from His people again
Gladly for aye we adore Him
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time,
Be Resonant.
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