Worship God by thanking Him for His marvelous deeds.
Psalm 98:1
“Sing to the LORD a new song, for he performs amazing deeds! His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.”
Psalm 143:5
“I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.”
Psalm 40:5
“O LORD, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!”
Psalm 77:11
“I will remember the works of the LORD. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!”
Psalm 102:25
“In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.”
Job 33:4
“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
Psalm 145:16
“You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.”
1 Chronicles 29:10-13
“O LORD God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore! O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, LORD, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all. You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!”
Psalm 119:68
“You are good and you do good.”
Lamentations 3:25-26
“The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him. It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD.”
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.”
Psalm 145:9
“The LORD is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.”
Daniel 2:20-22
“Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise;” he imparts knowledge to those with understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.”
Romans 8:28-29
“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. ”
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Deuteronomy 10:17-18
“For the LORD your God is God of gods and LORD of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe, who justly treats the orphan and widow, and who loves resident foreigners, giving them food and clothing. ”
Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love?”
Job 12:9-10
“Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this, in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race.”
Hebrews 1:3
“The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
Acts 17:24-25
“The God who made the world and everything in it, who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives life and breath and everything to everyone.”
Acts 17:28
“For in him we live and move about and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we too are his offspring.’”
Revelation 15:3-4
“Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Your Observations of God’s Goodness
We know that God is at work in our lives every day. But sadly, all too often, we are so preoccupied with our daily activities and pressures that we don’t notice or acknowledge His presence. And even when we do recognize His involvement in the circumstances of our day, it is usually a momentary insight that is soon forgotten.
Start keeping a record of these instances in My Observations of God’s Love and Goodness. During your devotional time jot down the special things you noticed during the previous day or days. Just write a phrase or sentence for each item— enough to remind you in the future of what God did.
Some entries are “biggies”—like being protected from an accident, receiving something you critically needed, or an answer to a prayer. But many entries may recount little things that happened which you noticed as being a special reminder of God’s involvement in your day.
The item doesn’t have to be impressive—it just needs to be something that the Holy Spirit helped you notice as a special sign of God’s love and goodness.
This routine will make you more aware of God’s presence and involvement—especially in the more mundane events of daily life. Consequently, you spend more time talking to Him throughout the day. And, periodically, when you review past entries, your faith will be encouraged.