1. It is good to praise the Lord (1-8)

God wants us to praise him in the morning and in the evening. He wants us to sing and make music on instruments. When my spiritual eyes are opened, I can see God's hand working among us. His great deeds and the work of his hands fill me with joy. How profound are his thoughts! People without spiritual eyes cannot see what God is doing; they do not know that though the wicked flourish for a moment, they will be destroyed forever.

2. The righteous will flourish like a tree (9-15)

Those who have tasted God's grace and have a right relationship with God will be renewed continually. They will even bear fruit in old age. Let us, too, sing, 'The Lord is upright; he is my rock.' (15) Let us proclaim his love in the morning and his faithfulness in the night (2).

Application: Lord, open my eyes to see your work; open my eyes and ears to see and hear about the defeat of your enemies; open my lips to sing your praise.
One Word: Make music to the Lord