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Psalm 86:12a "I will praise You, O Lord my God..."
Day 281 – Psalm 86
“I will praise You, O Lord my God…” Psalm 86:12a
THE ABSENCE OF PRAISE
David was conscious of the lack of praise as he wrote this prayer-psalm. He was just too caught up with his sad and negative feelings.
1. He felt poor and needy (Psalm 86:1a).
2. He pleaded for protection and preservation (Psalm 86:2).
3. He felt the loss of joy in his heart (Psalm 86:4a).
DETERMINATION TO PRAISE GOD
David desired to praise God with all his heart. He knew that there were too many distractions in his heart. If only he could unite his heart he would offer praise to God.
“I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
And I will glorify Your name forevermore.”
Psalm 86:12