Potholder Perspectives: Praise

These potholders turned out to be quite plain: the colors aren't striking, and I had to fudge the pattern. Still, I don't dislike them. I think God looks on us that way - seeing our faults and loving us anyway. That's just one of many reasons why He deserves our praise.

Praise, as we experience it, is primarily performance based, yet ultimately, we want to be loved more for who we are than for what we do. We ought to praise God for his incredible works, but as much as that, God deserves glory and honor simply for who He is. Knowing God's character, praise is just an overflow of gladness for a good God.

Psalm 86:15 "But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." He is holy, just, righteous, kind, wise, forgiving, merciful, and trustworthy. Because of His unchanging attributes I can "rejoice in the Lord always."

Psalm 104:33-34 "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord."