The smallest Psalm

Praise.

The smallest Psalm in the Word of God has only two verses. But thrice in that two verses, there is an invoking to praise.

Shows how important it is to praise at all times. In good times. Or when you go through tough times. When you walk in a broad and smooth road. Or when it is dark and dusty and thorns all around. When you are blessed. When your heart is heavy. At all times, all we can do is praise.

We can praise Him only when we realise one particular thing. His faithfulness. Three words in that small Psalm highlights this attribute

1. Unfailing love

2. Faithfulness

3. Endures forever.

His character is that He is faithful. He will not leave you nor forsake you. His love is unfailing and everlasting. Which will not grow cold. Always and always.

That is the reason why we should praise Him always. Always remember that He is there carrying us on His houlders in our deepest trouble. Praise Him. When we feel alone. He is there by our side, patting our shoulders, sitting right there and saying, I'm there with you till the end of days. Praise Him.

Even if we do not feel like praising Him. Just tell it aloud. That would enable us to look and see His goodness and His unfailing love and faithfulness which sustained us in the midst of fire.

Praise.

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