Celebrating What God Has Done in My Life

In Psalm 68:4 I read, “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him . . . his name is the LORD." (ESV)

To get back in a right relationship with God, I first have to get fed up with the way I live, then own up to my sin, and then give up control of my life to God. Finally, I celebrate what God has done in my life.

In Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, it’s important to notice the father’s response: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him . . . The father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate’” (Luke 15:20, 22-23 NIV).

The prodigal’s father is like my heavenly Father. No matter what I’ve done, when I come home to God, he wraps me in his love. He gives me his best and says, “All is forgiven! Go get the robe. Go get the shoes. Let’s have a feast! My child has returned to me.”

I come home to celebration, not condemnation. And God wants me to join him in celebration by giving him my praise.

I can celebrate my spiritual transformation by simply saying, “Thank you, God. Thank you for your grace, love, and goodness. I lift up my praise to you!”

The Bible says in Psalm 68:4, “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him . . . his name is the Lord” (ESV).

One of the easiest ways to celebrate my own transformation is by singing at church. Worship songs give me a chance to celebrate what God has done in my life and thank him.

“But I’m not a singer!” I might think. I have good news: The Bible doesn’t say to make your singing sound pretty. It says to make my singing joyful. I can do that! Anybody can make a joyful noise.

Sing my praise to God, not just for who he is but also for the spiritual transformation he’s made in my life. Commit to celebrating God’s unconditional love and grace throughout the new year. He welcomes me home with open arms.

In summary, “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him. His name is the LORD. To get back in a right relationship with God, I first have to get fed up with the way I live, then own up to my sin, and then give up control of my life to God. Finally, I celebrate what God has done in my life. In Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, it’s important to notice the father’s response, the prodigal’s father is like my heavenly Father. No matter what I’ve done, when I come home to God, he wraps me in his love. He gives me his best and says, “All is forgiven! I come home to celebration, not condemnation. And God wants me to join him in celebration by giving him my praise. Celebrate by simply saying, “Thank you, God. for your grace, love, and goodness. One of the easiest ways to celebrate is by singing at church. Worship songs give me a chance to celebrate what God has done in my life and thank him. “But I’m not a singer!” The Bible doesn’t say to make your singing sound pretty. It says to make my singing joyful. Sing my praise to God, not just for who he is but also for the spiritual transformation he’s made in my life. Commit to celebrating God’s unconditional love and grace. He welcomes me home with open arms.

Remember God's glory and power. Times and cultures change, but God is always majestically present as defender and provider.  David praised God for his protection and provision. When I see God's true majesty, my response should be praise to him. This was a song of faith because many of these benefits had not yet come true in David's time. It should also be my song of faith. I must continue to trust God because, in time, he will fulfill all his promises.