Singing All the Day!

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
    to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
    and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp,
    to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work;
    at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

How great are your works, O Lord!
    Your thoughts are very deep!..
You, O Lord, are on high forever…

But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;
    you have poured over me fresh oil…

The righteous flourish like the palm tree
    and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
They are planted in the house of the Lord;
    they flourish in the courts of our God.
They still bear fruit in old age;
    they are ever full of sap and green,
to declare that the Lord is upright;
    he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” Psalm 92:1-5,8,10,12-15

The psalmist knew what was good, what lifted the heart, made crisp daily vision, and filled the mind for what would transpire. He knew what brought gladness and joy to the soul and delight to the Lord. Songs of praise and thanksgiving would be his rhythm and theme through his hours because life was full and God was worthy.

It is good. It is good to give thanks, to praise God, to recount and declare His love and faithfulness throughout the day.

It is good for us because it forms thinking and shapes attitude. It is good because it necessarily puts self aside and keeps us focused on the Lord and fills our souls with wonder at His greatness, thoughts, and righteousness. It is good because these practices keep us rejoicing, shining, and conform us to His image. It is good because it makes us more pleasant. (Colossians 3:1-3)

It is good for others that we sing of God and His works all the day because it brings holy music and truths to their ears, to consider in their hearts. It is good because they see our dependence, gratitude, absolute delight and fulfillment in the One who reigns on high. It is good because it spreads beauty and light to the dark clamor of the world yearning for loftiness and satisfaction.

It is good to sing in our homes and workplaces because it settles a foundation and atmosphere for spiritual curiosity, awakening, and growth. It is good because it drives the dark of doubts away and invites laughter and shared joy. It is good because it demonstrates that no matter our circumstances or difficulties, God is unchanging, on our side, and worthy of thanks.

And it is good for the Lord to be lifted high and worshiped for all He is and does because it is fitting. He is worthy. Do I participate in the glad song of the ages?

How committed am I to exalting my Lord? How intentionally do I speak of His faithfulness and what He has done for me? Who needs a melody of hope or encouragement, a reminder of God’s ability, advocacy, marvelous deeds? How can I bring the joy-filled song of life to those who know not Jesus and are desperate for meaning? Taking the effort and time to bring music to another is transformative and honors God.

Lord, I claim this song as mine for You all the day.