Praise The LORD

Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, my soul.

I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.

He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations.

Praise the Lord.

Psalm 146:1-10

Happiness is an elusive thing – as we can see in almost every area of life. Our pursuit of happiness may involve food or a host of other things, but, in the end, happiness continues to escape our grasp! The things we intend to pursue do not touch the deepest needs of our hearts. Our pursuits may provide moments of enjoyment, distraction, or pleasure, but the cry of our hearts goes unheard – the cry for help and hope.

Help yourself! Yes – if we are seeking the happiness found in the Lord. It is only when we trust ourselves to God and His care that we can find the happiness we seek. Our Hope and help are found only in trusting Him.

The one who puts God first, will have happiness that lasts.

Our Daily Bread – January 4, 2013