There are moments when gratitude rises easily, and others when it must be chosen deliberately. David’s words in this psalm are not casual thanks whispered in passing—they are full-hearted, intentional praise. In a world that fragments our attention and divides our loyalties, these verses call us back to something undivided: a heart wholly turned toward the Lord, remembering who He is and what He has done.
“I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.” (Psalm 9:1–2, BSB)
Devotional Thought
Notice the resolve in David’s voice: I will give thanks. I will recount. I will be glad. I will sing. Praise is not merely a spontaneous reaction to pleasant circumstances—it is a settled posture of trust. David anchors his joy not in outcomes, but in the character and works of God. He chooses to rehearse the wonders of the Lord, as if reminding his own soul of what is true.
Giving thanks “with all my heart” suggests more than enthusiasm; it speaks of integrity and wholeness. God does not ask for a divided heart—half trusting, half anxious. He invites us into a wholehearted response rooted in His faithfulness. And when we begin to recount His wonders—creation, redemption, daily mercies—gratitude grows. Memory fuels worship.
For us, the greatest wonder to recount is Christ Himself. In Jesus, we see the fullest revelation of the “Most High.” His cross is the ultimate display of steadfast love; His resurrection, the triumph that secures our joy. Because of Him, our praise is not shallow optimism but resurrection confidence. Even when trials press in, we have reason to rejoice—not only in what God has done, but in who He eternally is.
Praise reshapes the heart. It lifts our gaze from shifting circumstances to the unchanging throne of God. And as we rejoice in Him, we find that our joy is not fragile—it is rooted in the One who cannot be shaken.
Application
Take time today to recount God’s wonders. Write them down. Speak them aloud. Let gratitude move from your thoughts to your lips. Choose to praise Him with your whole heart—even if your feelings need time to catch up.
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Prayer
Most High God, we thank You with our whole hearts. Teach us to remember Your wonders and rejoice in who You are. Let praise rise from sincere and undivided hearts, anchored in the finished work of Christ. Fill our mouths with thanksgiving and our lives with songs of joy. Amen.
Moe Bergeron 
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