1 Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.
2 Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord
or fully declare his praise?
3 Blessed are they who maintain justice,
who constantly do what is right.
4 Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people,
come to my aid when you save them,
5 that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may share in the joy of your nation
and join your inheritance in giving praise. Psalm 106:1-5
High praises. The world is full of people giving and receiving praise to other people. Whether it be a Heisman Trophy winner, an academy award winner, a cooking champion, a sporting event champion, or even someone who did a good job raising money for a local charity or church. These praises can be as simple as a congratulatory remark, a trophy, a certificate, or even a large monetary prize. What's the problem with recognizing someone for doing something good? Nothing really, but really the problem is who gets the ultimate praise. Do we put these people on such a high pedestal that we forget who actually got them to the point of being praised? This can be difficult, especially for those like me who have the love language 'words of affirmation'. It can be very simple however if we take a moment to reflect on why we are receiving that praise. We need to remember that we are receiving praise by acting on our God-Given Gifts and Talents, and it is nothing we are doing on our own. I appreciate those who genuinely give God the Glory for their praises, and it makes me stop and think, do I give God the praise when things that are positive come my way. Taking that moment to remind myself that God deserves my best and most honorable praise, gives me the reminder I need to give God the praise for everything in my life, and not just the big times of recognition.
Have a great weekend.
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