How can we praise God daily for His creation as in Psalm 136:6? Setting the Scene—Psalm 136:6 “He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.” The psalmist invites us to celebrate God’s enduring love by marveling at His creative power. Each new day offers a fresh opportunity to echo that praise. Seeing Creation with Fresh Eyes • Step outside at sunrise or sunset and deliberately notice color, light, and shadow—simple evidence that “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). • Watch for details: the precision of a leaf’s veins, the rhythm of ocean waves, or the flight of birds. These are living reminders that “all things were created through Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16). • Keep a running list—on paper or phone—of daily “creation sightings.” Gratitude grows as the list lengthens. Scriptures That Stoke Daily Praise • Genesis 1:31—“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” • Acts 17:24–25—God “gives to everyone life and breath and everything else.” • Psalm 104:24—“How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You made them all.” • Revelation 4:11—“You are worthy…because You created all things.” Reading one of these passages each morning or evening feeds a habit of admiration. Turning Sight into Speech—Practical Expressions • Speak aloud a short sentence of praise whenever a scene captures your heart: “Lord, Your loving devotion endures forever!” • Sing a hymn or worship song focused on creation—“How Great Thou Art,” “All Creatures of Our God and King,” or similar. • Share a photo or short note with family or friends highlighting what you observed; include a verse. This spreads praise beyond yourself. • Incorporate creation references into mealtime thanks: “Thank You for the soil, rain, and sunshine that brought this food.” Building Rhythms of Remembrance Daily – Morning: Open curtains, quote Psalm 136:6 aloud, and thank God for firm ground beneath your feet. – Midday: Pause outside; breathe deeply, acknowledging the Author of every oxygen molecule. – Evening: Recall one created thing you enjoyed that day and thank God for it before sleeping. Weekly – Set aside a “creation walk” in a local park or along a shoreline. Leave headphones behind and let Scripture verses surface naturally. Seasonally – Mark first blooms of spring, harvest foods in autumn, sparkling frost in winter, and long summer evenings as calendar cues to fresh praise. Why Continual Praise Matters • It keeps our hearts humble, reminding us that “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). • It reinforces trust; the One who upholds mountains can surely uphold us (Isaiah 40:28–31). • It proclaims the gospel; when others hear our gratitude, they are pointed to the Creator and Redeemer (Psalm 96:2–4). Living the Psalm 136 Lifestyle Echo the refrain, “His loving devotion endures forever,” in every observation of sky, soil, and sea. Praise becomes not a sporadic activity but the soundtrack of daily life—anchored in the truth that the same God who “spread out the earth upon the waters” still sustains it, and us, moment by moment. |
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