Psa 136:1 | MHM | STEP | Exhortations to Thanksgiving This psalm strongly encourages us to give thanks to God again and again. We are reminded that offering praise is one of the best things we can do—it is the fruit of our lips and the work of heaven itself (Hebrews 13:15 ). We should give thanks, not just for what God has done for us, but also for who He is and for His everlasting mercy. God’s greatness, power, and kindness are reasons for everyone to praise Him. v. 1 : The psalm begins, O give thanks to the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever . We thank God not only because of the good things He does, but because He is good in His very nature. His mercy never ends and is given to every generation.

‏ Psalms 136:1

Exhortations to Thanksgiving

This psalm strongly encourages us to give thanks to God again and again. We are reminded that offering praise is one of the best things we can do—it is the fruit of our lips and the work of heaven itself (Hebrews 13:15 ^a). We should give thanks, not just for what God has done for us, but also for who He is and for His everlasting mercy. God’s greatness, power, and kindness are reasons for everyone to praise Him.

v. 1: The psalm begins, O give thanks to the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever . We thank God not only because of the good things He does, but because He is good in His very nature. His mercy never ends and is given to every generation.