Today's passage continues the theme of contentment and worshiping God because of who God is. Understanding who God is motivates us to respond by praising Him and recounting His works to others. When our attention is on God and our hearts are set on giving Him glory, we will see our own lives in a different light. Like Paul said in his passage from earlier this week, our current situation, whatever it is, should not be the focus. We may see we are blessed with resources, or lacking in resources, but either way, the impetus of our actions and words should be to use that to God's glory. We will then be inspired by His miraculous and just works. Our lives will be shaped by the hope and love He gives. We will want to mirror God's goodness in word and deed to others, and encourage them to do the same.

May the word of God make clearer all He has done and continues to do for us, inspire us to see our world through His eyes, and help us act and speak accordingly.

Psalm 105.1-5

1 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;

make known his deeds among the peoples!

2 Sing to him, sing praises to him;

tell of all his wondrous works!

3 Glory in his holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

4 Seek the Lord and his strength;

seek his presence continually!

5 Remember the wondrous works that he has done,

his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What are the three commands given in the first verse, and what do they mean? How are the same, and how are they different? [v. 1]

+ What has God done, and what should be our response? [v. 2]

+ What is a key way of praising God and making His works known? [v. 3]

+ Who should rejoice? [v. 3]

+ To whom do the commands of verse 4 apply? Then whom does verse 3 apply to?

+ How does verse 5 link miracles and judgements?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ What has God done in your life this week that is worthy of praise?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ How can you encourage others to join you in praising God?