I boiled down the lines of the psalm 1 Chronicle 16 into what I think are the ten principles David taught his people about living a life of gratitude and as a result a life in deep relationship with God. I believe these principles were why David was a man after God’s own heart. These steps created a spirit filled with enough trust in God and with a love for God were his greatest desires was to do God’s will.

1) Give thanks to the Lord

2) Call upon his name

3) Make known his deeds

4) Sing unto him

5) Talk about his wondrous work

6) Glory in his holy name

7) Seek the Lord and his strength

8) Remember his marvelous works

9) Remember his covenant

10) Offering of thanksgiving