“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast Love and your faithfulness!" Psalm 115:1 (ESV)
The Psalms remind us of the many reasons we have for thanking and for praising our Lord. We notice that the purpose we Praise God is to give Him glory. We do not worship God in order to generate good feelings within ourselves – although sincere praise does bring satisfaction and joy to to us. Our verse teaches us that the reason we have any reason for thankfulness and praise is because of God's love and because of His faithfulness. It is true, isn't it? The reason God helps us and does so much for is His love for us. His love is steadfast, it is lovingkindness that he has for us. When God does something for us, if He answers our prayers and meets our needs because of His love, not our merit. God also helps us because He is faithful to His promises and to His character also. He can be depended on, what He says, He will do.
The Psalms remind us of the many reasons we have for thanking and for praising our Lord. We notice that the purpose we Praise God is to give Him glory. We do not worship God in order to generate good feelings within ourselves – although sincere praise does bring satisfaction and joy to to us. Our verse teaches us that the reason we have any reason for thankfulness and praise is because of God's love and because of His faithfulness. It is true, isn't it? The reason God helps us and does so much for is His love for us. His love is steadfast, it is lovingkindness that he has for us. When God does something for us, if He answers our prayers and meets our needs because of His love, not our merit. God also helps us because He is faithful to His promises and to His character also. He can be depended on, what He says, He will do.
