Do you enjoy singing? Do you love to sing to the Lord? The Book of Psalms includes many references to singing.
I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise
to the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7:17, NLT
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm 28:7, NLT
Why are we instructed to sing songs of thanksgiving and praise?
We sing because of God’s goodness.
I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:6, NLT
And we sing to celebrate His mighty acts.
Rise up, O Lord, in all your power. With music and singing
we celebrate your mighty acts.
Psalm 21:13, NLT
What are we to sing about?
We sing with joy of the Lord’s power, love, and protection.
But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.
Psalm 59:16, NLT
And we sing about the glory of His name.
Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.
Psalm 66:2, NLT
Although the references above are from the Old Testament, Book of Psalms, the New Testament also directs us to sing.
. . . singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
Ephesians 5:19, NLT
I enjoy lifting my voice to the Lord in song both in corporate worship and in the quiet of my home and car. Times of praise and thanksgiving fill me with joy, love, and strength, and inspire me to draw closer to the Lord. I love to sing to the Lord. Do you?
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