Songs of Praise and Thanks

Psalms of Thanksgiving and Praise occupy a major part of the book of Psalms. This is because gratitude toward God honors Him. After revealing that He does not delight in animal sacrifices and burnt offerings, God declares: “Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High ... He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me” (Psalm 50:14,23). Both on a personal and a corporate level, we are to be marked by the attitude of gratitude.