Sunday evening Bro. Jonah said something that really stuck with me.  Between hymns he said something to the effect that we sometimes fall short during church services in giving praise to the Lord.  I know this statement is too true concerning me. 

 God is glorified by our praise (Psa 22:23, Psa 50:23).  And praise and thankfulness go hand in-in-hand (Psa 79:13, Psa 100:4).  The Bible teaches us, both expressly and through example, that we should thank Him always (Eph 5:20), in everything (1Th 5:18), in public (Psa 35:18) and in private (Dan 6:10). 

 When I look at it in that context, I have to admit I fall short in many more areas than just during church services.  He has done so much for us I don't believe there is any possible way we can ever thank or praise Him enough.  But we should not let that stop us from trying to.

 Psa 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Psa 99:3 Let them praise thy great and terrible [meaning solemn awe and reverence]      name; for it is holy.

 
Heavenly Father,

Though I fall short in my thanks and praise to You I know that You deserve it all.  Help me to be mindful of the praise that You merit and to always give it to You.

Greg Wolford
©2009