Oh, That Men Would Praise Him

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psalm 107:8)

Psalm 107 is a psalm for those who have experienced salvation's power from the Lord. It is written for people who have been in trouble, trapped, sick, bound, felt defeated, and were delivered—not because they deserved it or did everything right, but because God is good!

David did not state this as a command but as a plea and a desire in his heart. He was saying, “If people only understood what praise unlocks, they wouldn’t hesitate.”If you knew how much goodness you are standing in and realized how many times God showed up when you couldn’t do anything, and if you saw the future that God has for you, you wouldn’t need to be convinced to praise. You would do it automatically.

Someone reading this needs a reminder that it’s not over. God still has a plan. Your story is still unfolding, and hope remains alive within you. You are not here by accident, and you didn’t get this far by chance. You are here because the Lord has been good to you. God has carried you through seasons that should have destroyed you. He preserved you in moments when others walked away. David stated that the proper response to God’s goodness is not silence but praise. Praise is not emotional noise; it is acknowledgment of God’s blessing in our lives. Some people struggle to praise because they forget how far God has brought them. You didn’t lose your mind; you are still breathing, you still have your faith, and God has a future for you.

Practical Application

When heaviness tries to interfere with your heart or your mind, use your praise as a spiritual interruption. Halt your thoughts and words from going down the wrong path and praise God aloud.

Jeremiah 29:11; 2 Chronicles 6:41