Psalm 117 - "...Praise ye the LORD" Reason 10 to Praise the Lord - Psalm 145:8 " The LORD is gracious." Some people view God as a God that is vindictive & looking for an oppportunity to "pounce" on someone and condemn them. This thinking comes straight from the pits of Hell. God is gracious. He is not willing that ANY should perish... people perish because of decisions they make, NOT God. PTL 4 His graciousness!!