Glad…

I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. ~ Psalm 9:1-2

I needed a word today to express what my soul is feeling….  To be glad is to experience pleasure, joy, or delight. It expresses the feelings of being pleased, satisfied, and full. It connotes the emotions of elation, happiness, and gratitude.  Indeed, to be glad should be the preeminent response of our hearts to the love and mercy of God our Savior … who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Yes, today and always, I will be glad and rejoice in the One who loved me and gave Himself for me!

If you need a word of encouragement today, I think you could revisit these thoughts of King David … a man after God’s own heart. Let each one remind you to be glad for the faithfulness and goodness of God in your life: 

Psalm 5:11-12 (NIV)

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Psalm 16:8-10 (NIV)

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.

Psalm 31:7-8 (NIV)

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.

Psalm 32:10-11 (NKJV)

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Him. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Psalm 40:16-17 (NIV)

May all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who long go Your salvation say continually, “The Lord be exalted!” But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.

Psalm 68:3-4 (NKJV)

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.Sing to God, sing praises to His name; praise Him who rides upon the clouds, by His name YAH,
and rejoice before Him.

Psalm 92:4-5 (NIV)

For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts!

Psalm 118:22-24 (NIV)

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

Lord, I am filled with gladness this morning.  I am overflowing with a joy unspeakable and full of glory.  For you are my Redeemer … you are my Deliverer … you are my Fortress and my Refuge.  In you and you alone, I have placed my trust! My heart abounds with your lovingkindness … your tender mercies and your unfailing love. What can I offer You … O Lord my Rock … You who have anointed me with the oil of gladness?  I will offer you the sacrifices of my lips. Yes, my lips shall praise you! My mouth shall praise You with joyful lips! Yes, Lord, receive the fruit of my lips as I offer boundless thanks to your wonderful, glorious name!   

Have a Blessed Day!