A Thanksgiving View

Definition:- Thanksgiving

— To make acknowledgment with praise

- Praise found nearly 200x in the Psalms

Psalm 69:30KJV

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Psalm 147:7KJV

Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

Need For Praise

Psalm 50:23KJV

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

Psalm 107:8 & 15

8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

This Poor Man- v6

Psalm 34:6

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

— Note the Title — 1 Sam 21:10-15

• Heritage? - 16:10-11 - Youngest, Just ashepherde

• Friend? - 22:2 - Distress, Debt, Discontented

• Cry? - 20:1 - What have I done, iniquity, sin

• Wealth? - 22:2 - Cave

Psalm 34:4

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

— Four Stages

• Fears

• Sought

• Heard

• Delivered

v. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Six QUESTIONS

Who, > What, > Whom, > When, > How, > Why

1. Who? - “I”

- Psalms are personal

- News of what is happening in our world

- We have adopted it’s attitude

- Never what God is doing — What He is showing you

2. What? - "will bless

Psalm 145:4KJV

One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

Psalm 89:5KJV

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 138:2KJV

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.

Psalm 139:14KJV

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

3. Whom- "the LORD"

- The “Praise Psalms” has every verse focused on the Lord

- These 8 verses are all on the Lord

- Where is my focus?

4. When? - "at all times

Psalm 35:28KJV

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Psalm 113:3KJV

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.

Psalm 71:6KJV

...my praise shall be continually of thee.

Psalm 71:14KJV

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

Psalm 86:12KJV

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

5. How?- "his praise shall continually be in my mouth "

Psalm 86:12KJV

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

Psalm 9:1KJV

I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works

Psalm 98:4KJV

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Psalm 107:32KJV

Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

Psalm 119:7KJV

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

6. Why? - P.R.A.I.S.E.?

Pleases the Lord

Raises your spirit

Affirms the authority of Christ

Instills peace and confidence

Stimulates Enthusiasm

Expands and Extends your vision