The short Jewish hymn of Psalm 100 is filled with ever-flowing joy and goodness. The psalmist bids the worshiper to “make a joyful shout to the Lord,” to “serve the Lord with gladness,” to “come before” Him “with singing,” to “enter His gates with thanksgiving” and “with praise.”
There are an infinite number of reasons that we should do this, but the psalmist focuses on three things regarding who God is and three things regarding what God is. Meditate on these for a moment, as you consider how worthy our God is of praise and thanksgiving.
He is worthy because of WHO He is: (1) He is God; (2) He is our Maker; (3) He is our shepherd. He is worthy because of WHAT He is: (1) He is good; (2) He is merciful; (3) He is truthful. Now, please, stop. Go back and read those again. Consider each one of them. Then, tell God how worthy you think He is of your praise and thanksgiving. This truly ought to bring a “joyful…gladness” to our hearts every day!