"Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever."

Psalm 111:1-3

The focus of this psalm is on the great deeds of God and the importance of studying them. Why is it important to take time to thank God, not only for his deeds recorded in Scripture but also for all he has done for us on a personal level? First, it’s easy to move on too quickly from answered prayer to focus on the next problem that faces us. Taking time to recognize and give thanks for answered prayer builds up our faith, for it reminds us of God’s goodness. This is also important to do because life isn’t one miraculous event after the other.

Have you just witnessed God do amazing things? Ensure that you take time to fully appreciate that. Give thanks and dwell on what this teaches you about God’s nature. Or are you in the wilderness, wondering if God has forgotten you? Build up your faith by remembering and giving thanks for the things God has done for you in the past, for he is faithful still.

CLOSING PRAYER

As I read your Word, Father, I am so thankful that you speak to me through it, teaching me about who you are, showing me how to live for you, and giving me everything I need to lead others to Jesus.

(Edited from Encounter with God)