"Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the godly!
Let Israel be glad in his Maker;
let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!
Let them praise his name with dancing,
making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation."
Psalm 149:1-4
Abba Father, what a joy it is for us to hear that you take pleasure in us. We aren't nuisances, we aren't pains-in-the-neck, and we aren't problems to you. We are your joy and your pride! Wow! It amazes us that you would set us as the objects of your delight, and crown us with your love and salvation, and adopt us into your family as your beloved sons and daughter. Amazing!
