Better Than Life

Living a Life of Worship and Gratitude

I will give Thanks to you, LORD, with all my Heart;

I will tell of all Your Wonderful Deeds.

Psalm 9:1

David’s words in these psalms reflect a heart captivated by God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.Psalm 63 was likely written while David was fleeing from his enemies, far from the comforts of home and the sanctuary where he once worshiped. Yet, even in this barren place, David declares that God’s love is better than life itself. His circumstances may have been bleak, but his soul found its deepest satisfaction in God.

David’s declaration is rooted in his personal experiences of God’s wonderful deeds. From his victory over Goliath to God’s protection from King Saul, David saw God’s hand powerfully at work in his life. He experienced God’s forgiveness after his failures with Bathsheba and Uriah and knew the depths of God’s mercy. As Walter Brueggemann observes, the psalms reflect David’s unshaken confidence in God’s faithfulness, even in the wilderness.

In Psalm 9:1, David turns his gratitude into proclamation, declaring his resolve to tell of God’s wonderful deeds. Warren Wiersbe reminds us, “Gratitude is the mark of a growing Christian.” David’s thanksgiving overflows from private devotion into public testimony, inviting others to witness the goodness and greatness of God.

These psalms invite us to examine our own lives. Like David, we can reflect on God’s faithfulness—His provision, protection, and grace. Is God’s love the foundation of our life? Do we praise Him with our lips and allow our hearts to overflow with gratitude? David reminds us that true worship and thankfulness are not limited to times of comfort but remain steadfast even in the wilderness seasons of life.

Application

Let us follow David’s example by worshiping God daily, giving thanks for His love, and proclaiming His faithfulness to others.

Prayer

Lord, Your love is truly better than life. Thank You for the wonderful deeds You have done in my life—Your provision, protection, and mercy. Help me to glorify You with my lips, lift my hands in worship, and proclaim Your faithfulness to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.