Psalm 107 is a long read. (But for an alternate perspective, consider this: I have sat much longer to read other stuff.)

These next two verses touched my soul this morning. (If you read the chapter you will notice God repeats them three more times.)

“Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses” (6).

I thank God for His attention to me in my trouble and deliverance for me out of my trouble.

Yet, as I have written so many times already, I still forget far too often to cry out to Him.

“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” (8).

Part of the Lord’s goodness is what verse six is talking about. So I praise Him for deliverance.

But whether or not I need deliverance, how about I praise Him anyway?

For His goodness.

And for His wonderful works.

When I’m in trouble, I eventually remember to cry out to Him for help.

How “odd” it would be to cry out His praises when I’m not in trouble. 🙂

from Psalm 107:29

A little bit more from Psalm 107: His Word; My Healing