[:en]A psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise:
Who should worship the Lord?
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth” (v. 1) – The whole world should worship and give thanks to the Lord.
How do we worship the Lord?
“Worship the Lord with gladness, come before him with joyful songs” (v. 2) – We are to worship the Lord in truth and in spirit and serve him with a willing and joyful heart.
Why should we worship the Lord?
“Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture (v. 3) – As his creature, we are to submit to him in obedience and follow his leading.
How can we express our gratefulness to God?
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name” (v. 4) – We must offer our time, talent and treasure to to the Lord.
Why should we praise the Lord?
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations (v. 5) – We must praise him for his goodness, mercy and faithfulness,
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