Definition:- Thanksgiving
— To make acknowledgment with praise
- Praise found nearly 200x in the Psalms
Psalm 69:30KJV
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 147:7KJV
Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Need For Praise
Psalm 50:23KJV
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Psalm 107:8 & 15
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
This Poor Man- v6
Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
— Note the Title — 1 Sam 21:10-15
• Heritage? - 16:10-11 - Youngest, Just ashepherde
• Friend? - 22:2 - Distress, Debt, Discontented
• Cry? - 20:1 - What have I done, iniquity, sin
• Wealth? - 22:2 - Cave
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
— Four Stages
• Fears
• Sought
• Heard
• Delivered
v. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Six QUESTIONS
Who, > What, > Whom, > When, > How, > Why
1. Who? - “I”
- Psalms are personal
- News of what is happening in our world
- We have adopted it’s attitude
- Never what God is doing — What He is showing you
2. What? - "will bless
Psalm 145:4KJV
One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
Psalm 89:5KJV
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Psalm 138:2KJV
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
Psalm 139:14KJV
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
3. Whom- "the LORD"
- The “Praise Psalms” has every verse focused on the Lord
- These 8 verses are all on the Lord
- Where is my focus?
4. When? - "at all times
Psalm 35:28KJV
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
Psalm 113:3KJV
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.
Psalm 71:6KJV
...my praise shall be continually of thee.
Psalm 71:14KJV
But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
Psalm 86:12KJV
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
5. How?- "his praise shall continually be in my mouth "
Psalm 86:12KJV
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Psalm 9:1KJV
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works
Psalm 98:4KJV
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Psalm 107:32KJV
Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Psalm 119:7KJV
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
6. Why? - P.R.A.I.S.E.?
Pleases the Lord
Raises your spirit
Affirms the authority of Christ
Instills peace and confidence
Stimulates Enthusiasm
Expands and Extends your vision
