Scripture For Today
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name. Make known among the nations what he has done. - Psalm 105:1 NIV
There is something powerful about remembering. Remembering turns our hearts back toward the God who carried us, kept us, restored us, and breathed life into places that once felt empty. Psalm 105:1 is an invitation, but it is also a command. It tells every believer to praise the Lord, proclaim His name, and share His wondrous works. It invites us into a life that continually recalls the goodness of God, not only for our strength but for the strengthening of others.
Imagine sitting at a worn wooden table with someone much older, someone who has walked with God for years. They lean back, eyes soft with memory, and begin to tell stories. Stories of how God opened doors no one else could open. Stories of prayers that were answered long after they thought they were forgotten. Stories of healing in seasons of brokenness. Stories of joy rising again after grief tried to bury it.
Each story is like a stone dropped into quiet water. Ripples move outward in widening circles, affecting everything they touch. This is what happens when you testify about the goodness of God. Your story becomes a ripple. Your praise becomes movement. Your remembering stirs remembrance in others.
Psalm 105:1 reminds believers that praise is active. It is not a quiet thought tucked in the back of your mind. It is spoken, sung, shared, and lived. It moves through your voice. It shines through your choices. It lifts others simply by being expressed.
To proclaim His name is to point every part of your life in His direction. It means the gratitude you express is intentional. It means your conversations shift naturally toward God’s faithfulness. It means that when people ask how you made it through a hard season, you do not hesitate to say, “God carried me. God sustained me.”
There is a certain courage required to speak of what God has done. Not because His goodness is ever lacking, but because life has moments of silence that try to overshadow it. Some seasons feel heavy. Some battles stretch you thin. Some prayers seem to linger in the air without answers. In those moments, remembering becomes powerful.
When the Israelites were weary, God reminded them to recall their deliverance from Egypt. When David felt overwhelmed, he reminded his soul that God had delivered him from lions and giants. When Paul faced hardship, he remembered the grace that met him on the Damascus road. Each testimony became a foundation that steadied them in future storms.
God has given you a history with Him. Even if your journey feels complicated, He has shown up for you more times than you realize. He has protected you from dangers you never saw. He has spoken into your spirit at the exact moment you needed encouragement. He has opened doors that should have remained closed. He has kept you when you did not know how to keep yourself.
Psalm 105 opens with an invitation to remember and proclaim, and the verses that follow retell the story of God’s faithfulness through generations. That is your call today. To remember the story God is writing in your life. To retell the goodness you have witnessed. To proclaim His faithfulness so boldly that others are stirred to hope again.
There is someone waiting to hear your story. Someone who needs to know that God still heals. Someone who needs to know that God still provides. Someone who needs to know that God still answers prayer. Someone who needs to know that God still lifts the broken and strengthens the weary.
Your testimony is a gift. Your remembrance is worship. And your praise is an offering that honors the One who has been faithful from the beginning.
So stand tall in the story God is writing through you. Speak His name with confidence. Recall His goodness with joy. And share what He has done, because every testimony reveals the heart of a God who never forgets His people.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1: Reflect on God’s Goodness Intentionally
Take a few minutes each day to remember what God has done for you. Write down blessings, answered prayers, or moments of unexpected strength. Psalm 103:2 tells us, “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Let remembrance become a spiritual practice that strengthens your heart.
2: Speak of His Faithfulness Boldly
Look for simple, natural opportunities to talk about God in conversation. Share a testimony with a friend. Encourage someone by reminding them what God has done in your life. Psalm 71:15 says, “My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds.” Your voice is a powerful tool for spreading hope.
3: Praise God Through Action
Let your life reflect gratitude. Serve others, love generously, and walk with humility as a reflection of how good God has been to you. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others.” Your actions become a testimony that speaks even louder than your words.
Closing Encouragement
May each day become a canvas where the stories of God’s goodness are painted boldly for all to see. May your remembrance strengthen your spirit and reignite your joy. And may the praise on your lips become a light that guides others toward the faithful heart of God. He has done great things, and the world is waiting to hear your testimony.