Why We Formed

"I read the word of God,
And then at once rejoice
For when I listen to its call,
I hear my Father's voice"

"O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His loving kindness is everlasting."

-- 1 Chron 16:34

"I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High."

-- Ps 7:17

"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father."

-- Col 3:16-17

Praise the LORD!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty expanse.
Praise Him for His mighty deeds;
Praise Him according to
His excellent greatness.
. . . Let everything that has breath
praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD!

-- Ps 150:1-2;6