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Lord, Prepare Me…
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Because praise and worship is not something our ?esh naturally wants to do, we have to will ourselves to do it. And because it’s not the ?rst thing we think of to do, we have to decide to do it no matter what our circumstances. We have to say, “I will praise the Lord.” Of course, the more we get to know God, the easier praise becomes. When we get to the point where we can’t keep from praising Him, then we are at the place we are supposed to be. If you ever ?nd yourself unmotivated in this regard, try reading the following 20 reasons to worship God from Psalm 103. It works for me every time.
Twenty Good Reasons to Worship God
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. He forgives my iniquities. He heals all my diseases. He redeems my life from destruction. He crowns me with lovingkindness. He satis?es my mouth with good things. He executes righteousness and justice for the oppressed. He makes His ways known. He is merciful. He is gracious. He is slow to anger. He will not strive with us. He will not keep His anger forever. He does not punish us according to our iniquities. He shows great mercy to those who fear Him. He removes our transgressions from us. He has pity on us. He remembers we are dust. His mercy is everlasting. He blesses our children and grandchildren who obey Him. 20. He rules over all and His throne is established.