Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Say Hallelujah
"Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" - Psalm 106:1
Psalm 106 begins the way Psalm 105 ends -- with a hallelujah. Like Psalm 105, Psalm 106 is a historical psalm, telling Israel's story and recounting God's faithfulness despite their disobedience. While David is credited with writing many psalms, the writer of Psalm 106 is not identified. The psalmist, whoever that may be, praises God for His mercy to an ungrateful and rebellious nation.
This psalm teaches the enduring importance of gratitude, which isn't just a response to good things but a way of life that inspires us to see God's goodness in all situations. We must always remember that He is good. During a time of testimony at a recent prayer and worship meeting I attended, someone asked whether we truly believe that God is good all the time. The answer was yes, reinforced as some testified that their circumstances were not always good, but nevertheless, God is always good. Yes, God is good and not evil. God is gracious, loving, and merciful, and He stands ready to forgive us.
Let's take it to heart that in every season, good or bad, we should say hallelujah, give thanks, and praise God for His faithfulness. I encourage you to say hallelujah today, remembering that a thankful heart for God is necessary to sustain you through life's challenges.
Pray with Me:
Heavenly Father, I praise and thank You for being good all the time and for Your enduring love and mercy. Lord, help me to be grateful and recognize that an attitude of gratitude will strengthen and encourage me, no matter my circumstances. Help my heart to be quick to give a shout of praise and express thanks to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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