Just singing some praise

This first verse of Psalm 147 calls for a weekend of thought and meditation.  Not many will disagree with the wording, it's always a good time to sing praises to our God.  The songs of praise may sound better coming from some people than others, but that's only measuring the quality by earthly standards.

I don't care if you have one of the worst mono-tone voices, even your praise of the Lord can and should be demonstrated through singing to him.  The Psalmist says in the second part of that verse, "how pleasant and fitting to praise him."  That's true if we are a good singer or not. 

But what shall we sing?  Can it be a song we have known for years through our repeated singing at our worship services?  Should it be the singing of some favorite scripture verses?  What if we make up our own arrangement of words which center around a Bible theme. is that okay?   The answer in each instance is yes....and don't forget, it's pleasant and fitting to praise God.  Nobody has to hear you singing, but God will hear and know it's coming from your heart. 

If you are still at a loss about the how and what to sing in praising God, you only need to read a few more verses of Psalm 147.  Starting in verse 2, 

"2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. 6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground."

Perhaps one of the most read verses in the Psalms is verse 3.  "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."   If your heart is broken or if you need God's help in binding the wounds of your body, soul or spirit, there is reason to sing to him in praise. 

So, this weekend, while you are working in the yard, driving down the road, or just alone for a few moments, allow your inner being to reflect your honor and praise toward God through you singing voice.  It's also a wonderful way for you to express your thanks for all God has done and continues to do for you.  

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