In another Psalm (122:1) it says 'I was glad here they said unto me, let us go into the house of the LORD'. Do you love to go to the house of the Lord? Do you come to Him singing praise? Or are you one of those that go because 'I'm supposed to go but let's just see if you can bless me' folks?
God wants to hear us sing His praises, to make a joyful noise, to give Him glory! He never tires of hearing the praise of His people. There is a simple formula that I've mentioned before 'we praise, He is there with us'. As a Christian the Holy Spirit is always there, but our praise opens the door for Him to engulf us.
Until we praise, He is there, He is waiting on our call, He wants us to open all the doors that separate Him from us. When we praise and we are praising from our heart & soul, we begin to open those doors. We begin to tear down those walls. As we see what He has for us, our praise grows and as our praise grows He draws us closer, it is an eternal circle that comes closer with each loop around.
Not only does He want to hear our praise, He wants us to serve with gladness! Again we can do things our of duty and they are good things but until we do them with a glad heart we do not reap the benefits of His blessings. I can be busy all the time doing good, but if I'm grumbling and complaining the only reward I'll see is what man may give as he sees my good works. But if I am singing His praise and gladly doing His business, He gives me joy, happiness, peace and comfort as rewards. Let's sing a joyful song!
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