David is our example for a life of praise. Regardless of your calling or position in life, God desires that you engage in a daily, consistent habit of giving Him the praise that is due His name.

We are like mirrors that reflect His glory and greatness. Though our lives, His purposes in the earth are manifested. Yes, He has used creation to show us His power, but men are His crowning achievement, and they, above all, have the privilege to display His glory to the earth.

PRAYER: Lord, every day of my life, I will show forth Your praise. Let Your greatness be seen in me, in my obedience, in my demeanor, in my trust. Preserve my life so I can go on serving You.

READING: Ps. 108-117

David declared, “(God) remembers his covenant forever, the promise He made, for a thousand generations.” [Ps. 105:8]

The promises He made to Abraham are still in effect. It’s up to us to read these promises and begin living in them. Albeit, many of these promises made to the Jews become figurative to contemporary Christians, but it is The Father’s nature to bless His people.

He wants to be good to us and bless us and that will NEVER change.

PRAYER: Father in Heaven, You are GOOD. Your promises to me are overwhelming. I praise You all day today for Your faithfulness to me.

READING: Ps. 105-107

God gave to Israel all they really needed … lands they didn’t own, food they didn’t procure, victories they didn’t deserve. But, to them it wasn’t enough. They became obsessed with their personal, carnal cravings. He eventually gave them their heart’s desire, but sent a spiritual leanness into their soul.

We similarly get into trouble when we focus on what we want rather than what God has miraculously provided. Gratitude and self-denial are vital to spiritual health.

PRAYER: Father, forgive us for our carnal cravings, the destructive diets we choose for our belly and our mind. Through Your Word, create within us a healthy lifestyle that pleases You and is adequately grateful for all You have given to us.

READING: Ps. 104-107

David boldly stated his ideal when he declared, “I will be careful to live a blameless life.” Although there was no TV, he committed, “I will not look with approval on anything that is vile.”

As Paul gave his final challenge to Timothy concerning his lifestyle as a Christian leader, he said, “… Pursue righteousness … keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

God gives us His grace to contend for lifestyles that honor Him. He shed His blood to keep us clean.

PRAYER: Father, forgive us for our shortcomings. We want to follow You with holy living. Empower us with Your grace to accomplish this.

READING: Ps. 101-104

Through the praises of His people, God reveals his righteousness. Christ Jesus was the incarnation of God Himself in the flesh, and through our flesh, our ability to sing and declare, He makes known His presence in the earth.

He chooses to use mere mortals to relate the story of immortality. Through earthen vessels, he exposes the great treasure of His righteousness and His Holy Spirit.

IF we don’t praise Him, He can cause the rocks to cry out.

That would be a shame.

PRAYER: Lord, I will use whatever means that I can to praise You. You are great, and the greatness of Your Kingdom should be revealed through my life and praise.

READING: Ps. 94-100

The Psalmist declared,”Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” He found his place of security in the Lord’s presence which he took with him wherever he went. 

We have this same privilege … abiding in the Lord’s presence. Jesus said, “If you abide in Me and My Words abide in you, ask whatever you will and it will be done unto you.”[Jn. 15:7]

This is the power and presence we take with us wherever we go … the power in the Name of Jesus.

PRAYER: Lord, we want to cease from our labors and enter into Your rest. It is not us that labors but You are working in and through us. Amen!

READING: Ps. 89-93

Ps. 87 speaks of being born in Zion. It’s my conviction that this concept refers to the NT act of becoming a born again Christian. Zion refers to the church. It’s the city of God. It’s where He dwells.  WE are His dwelling place.

The Church is the joy of the whole earth. Jesus came to redeem the Church and prepare it as His Bride. Glorious things have been spoken of her.

I love the old hymn, “Tis a Glorious Church without spot or wrinkle, washed in the blood of the Lamb.

PRAYER: Lord, I am a part of Zion. I have been born into You. Let Your mighty power flow through me today. Let Your profound joy be seen upon me and draw all men unto Yourself as I lift You up.

READING: Ps. 79-88

God can make life so great, so blessed, but He can also make life tough and full of trials. When His people forgot what He had done for them, He allowed men to ride over them. After He slew them, they would return and follow His ways again.

It’s as if life can be this merry-go-round of periods of obedience and blessing, straying and curses. Yet, in His mercy, the Lord always brings us back to Himself and causes us to repent and regain His favor.

When will we learn?

PRAYER: Father, forgive our inconsistencies and wanderings. Keep us close to Your Hand and Your table of blessing. Teach us Your Ways and cause us to follow Your Path of Life through Christ Jesus.

READING: Ps. 73-78