Psalm 109:30-31 "But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone. For he stands beside the needy, ready to save them from those who condemn them."

Have you ever been near a conversation and listened in when they didn't know about it? What about a conversation that you overheard and your name came up?  Did you just walk away or did you listen intentaly?  And, did you hope that whatever they said would be a flowering endorsement of you?

We love to be praised. I'm constantly amazed when people say that they don't care what anyone else thinks. Really? So, if I criticize you it doesn't matter. But, what happens if I praise you? Does it matter then? Of course it does. We love to hear our name and a glowing accomodation being given about us.

God is different. He doesn't need our response to feel better or validate Himself. We should praise Him not because He is needy but because we are and that He loved us in spite of our depravity and neediness. We should praise Him because of who He is so that others can come to know God and experience His presence.

Prayer: Lord, my your name be on my lips and not hidden away. Thank you for standing by me in my need.