Good To Sing Praise (Psalm 92:1)

 


Friday, 10 October, 2025


Psalms 92; 93

1 Kings 22:29-53

Matthew 12:22-37


Good To Sing Praise (Psalm 92:1)


It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
    to sing praises to your name, O Most High;


Singing is good for you. Don’t take science’s word for it; the Bible tells us!


One of my favourite types of pastoral service to hold is when I visit aged care homes. It is good for the workers, because they wheel in as many residents as they can, since it gives them about an hours’ break they normally wouldn’t. And it is good for the residents, because it is the type of service where we usually just hear some comforting words of Jesus, say some prayers for our loved ones, and sing a whole bunch. And singing is good for you!


The church music debate rages on and will probably never be settled this side of eternity. But we all have our favourite sacred songs, favourites because we like singing them. And so sing them, often, and loudly. The Bible doesn’t have much to say about singing in tune, or with a pleasant tone. Probably because God knows our weaknesses… But the Bible has plenty to say about singing nonetheless.


What are some of your favourite songs about God? When might you have opportunity to sing them today?


God Most High, your name has inspired songs throughout the ages: give us hearts filled with thanks and a joyful song on our lips.

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