Day 172: Psalms 42:7 - 48:13

I love that the Psalms aren't just full of solemn songs or worship, but they also include alot of exciting exuberant songs of praise. Unfortunately, there are alot of groups of believers out there  who seem to have to quiet, solemn songs of praise down, but they have absolutely not revelation of what it's like to let go and just praise the Lord, not so you can be emotionally driven, but because you love Him with all of your heart and you just can't contain yourself. God doesn't want us to be pointlessly emotional or touchy, but He does want us to be willing to let go of our inhibitions and worship Him with all that we have and all that we are. We see in the Bible that David worshipped God to such an extreme that he completely embarrassed his wife. But regardless of who was or wasn't embarrassed David understood that the goal of our lives is not to please people, but to please our Lord above.

- Lord, help me to be willing to honor You with my unbridled passionate praise without regard to what people might think or say. You are my creator and without You, I wouldn't even be able to stand much less jump around and praise You. Your name is above all names and is worthy to be praised! -