My morning devotions By Charles Spurgeon.

Sing forth the honour of his name, make his praise glorious. - Ps 66:2

It is not a matter of choice whether we praise God or not—praise is His rightful due, and every Christian, as a recipient of His grace, is obligated to praise Him daily. While we are not commanded to observe specific times for praise, the law written on our hearts teaches us that it is right to praise God. This unwritten command comes with as much authority as if it had been carved on tablets of stone at Mount Sinai.

Indeed, it is the Christian’s duty to praise God, not only as a delightful activity but as a sacred obligation. If you are constantly mourning, do not think you are excused from this duty. You are bound by the cords of His love to bless His name as long as you live, and His praise should always be on your lips. You are blessed so that you may bless Him in return. As God says, “This people I have formed for myself; they shall declare my praise.” If you do not offer praise to God, you are withholding the very fruit He, as the Divine Gardener, has the right to expect from you.

So do not let your harp hang unused upon the willows. Take it down and play its loudest, sweetest music. With a heart full of gratitude, arise and sing His praises. With the dawn of each new day, lift up your voice in thanksgiving, and as the sun sets, let your song rise to the heavens. Let your praises encircle the earth like a belt of melody, and the Lord will listen from heaven, pleased with your offering of praise.