Psalm 148

Psalm 148 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  The most natural thing we can do is praise the Lord, for it is he who made us, crafted us from nothing, and has animated us, given us life.  We owe everything to God, and his deep & abiding love is poured out into our lives moment after moment.  Every breath, every heartbeat, every day is a gift from God, and so we are invited to praise him in response.
  God doesn't turn back from us if we don't praise him.  God still loves us, even if we ignore and neglect our relationship with God.  Like the father of the prodigal son, God eagerly anticipates reunion with every person who is far from him.  God loves purely and deeply, and the eternal love of God will be waiting with open arms for all who choose to run to him.
  God loves you.  God treasures you.  God redeems and restores you.
  In response, let us praise the Lord!