Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sunday Message: My Praise! 

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Psalm 138:1-8 (KJV) 

 

138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

2 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.

3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

 

In this passage of scripture David praises GOD for the truth of HIS Word!!!

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Have you taken time to praise the Lord today? 

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Do you remember the last time God did something so obviously good that you made an audible noise? 

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“Praise” carries with it the idea of applause and verbal, out loud, expressions of excitement filled with appreciation.

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In Psalm 138 David announces his plan for praise before he even begins. 

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David declares that with his whole person he will praise the Lord: 

from his heart, 

with his voice, 

and even by his posture. 

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He lists noteworthy things God has done in his life so that God gets the credit. 

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He invites others to join him. 

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He even admits that when he was in the midst of trouble, he knew God would make a way.

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Lord help us apply this same level of intentionality as we set our hearts to give You the praise.   

Especially the praise You deserve from us today.

 

When we are intentional about unwavering praise, we trust and believe that our God…will show up!

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As Christian Believers, we must acknowledge God as Sovereign Lord and identify His’ attributes and how they have impacted or is impacting our lives. 

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We must turn our focus to God by giving Him credit for what’s happening in our lives. 

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As we acknowledge His power and sovereignty, we begin to recognize our need for His mercy and that He is our provider.

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Praising God is not a shallow response when life’s circumstances are going well. 

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Praising God is an intentional act of faith that affirms our trust in God, even when life is not going well. 

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As we praise Him, our souls are transformed.

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Certainly, we will discover when we make praise a priority in our lives that our worship becomes pleasing to God. 

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God gave us the gift of worship for our benefit and His glory. 

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When we praise God, our focus shifts from ourselves, our problems, our circumstances and situations, onto His majesty and glory.

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Let’s reiterate, when we become intentional about praise, even in the midst of chaos, watch the change come! 

 

In conclusion, enjoy the 138 Psalm of David…read aloud!!!           

A David Psalm

138 1-3 Thank you! Everything in me says “Thank you!”
   Angels listen as I sing my thanks.
I kneel in worship facing your holy temple
   and say it again: “Thank you!”
Thank you for your love,
   thank you for your faithfulness;
Most holy is your name,
   most holy is your Word.
The moment I called out, you stepped in;
   you made my life large with strength.

4-6 When they hear what you have to say, God,
   all earth’s kings will say “Thank you.”
They’ll sing of what you’ve done:
   “How great the glory of God!”
And here’s why: God, high above, sees far below;
   no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.

7-8 When I walk into the thick of trouble,
   keep me alive in the angry turmoil.
With one hand
   strike my foes,
With your other hand
   save me.
Finish what you started in me, God.
   Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. (John 3:16)

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Pastor Jeff