DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 12; Song of Sol. 2:8 to 3:5; Luke 9:37-62
Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8
How careful we ought to be in praising God for His goodness to us. Sadly we are inclined to be more occupied with our troubles than our blessings. Ironically, many times the troubles are blessings and we just fail to recognize them. All the troubles of Job ended up in blessing. James says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2). When we praise the Lord for our blessings, He is pleased and delivers us from troubles! —Harold G. Smith
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. —Louis Bourgeols