My Mouth Will Speak

Psalm 145:21 says, “My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord.” As we read through the Psalms, I am astonished to think back to how many times we have read words like these. The psalmists tell us again and again that when we are consumed by our relationship with God, when we have embedded God and His Word on our hearts, our mouths open up and praise comes tumbling out. It always reminds me of new parents who can’t stop talking about their children and how great they are. I think of grandparents who revel in seeing their grandchildren. They want to share the moments and invest themselves in these special children. I think of best friends who are so wrapped up in each other’s lives that it is hard to separate one from another. I think of newly engaged couples who talk endlessly about their love and their plans for a future together. I think of people who are so consumed by the relationships in which they walk that they talk about those things that fill their hearts. I want to be what the psalmists seems to take for granted. I want to be so consumed by my relationship with God that I talk about Him, His people, our relationship, His power, His love, and His grace. I want the world to hear praise from my lips and see His presence in my life.