Praise & Worship
Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with my whole heart, Let the Lord be praised among the upright, and in the meeting of the people. Psalm 111:1
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Very often, praise to God is something that many people leave at church and other times they praise at an event when they come together with other Christians, and they are not aware that God can be praised in everywhere at all times. Some people will not even mention the name of the Lord in public. Others cannot help praising those they love, from their husband to their children, they cannot seem to stop boasting about their accomplishments but when it comes to praising God, they keep quiet by fear of being alienated.
Praise is not something we do once in a while or in secret but it is rather a believers lifestyle, an integral part of the believer’s prayer life. God can be and should be praise in private but also at work, in the car, at home in bed, or anywhere; David praise the Lord wherever he went because he knew that praise to the Lord brings the refreshing of the Lord’s presence, along with His power and anointing. “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalms 34:1). Praise is also an expression of faith, and a declaration of victory! It declares that we believe God is with us and is in control of the outcome of all our circumstances (Romans 8:28). Praise is a “sacrifice,” something that we offer to God sacrificially, not just because we feel like it, but because we believe in Him and wish to please Him. “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name” (Hebrews 13:15). It is no wonder that David remains, one of the greatest warrior of not just biblical time, but the greatest warrior of all time. Praising the Lord was part of his daily living.
“The true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him” (John 4:23). Praise and worship pleases the Lord. He delights in the love and devotion of His children. He created us for that purpose. According to the scriptures, the various expressions of praise bring blessing to the Lord. He eagerly awaits the fragrance of our affections, desiring to manifest His sweet presence and power in our midst.There are many ways to praise and worship God:
The most common biblical expressions of praise include:
Singing praise songs (Psalms 9:11
By lifting our hands (Psalms 134:2)
Declaring of thanks (Heb. 13:15)
By being still (Psalms 4:3-5, 46:10)
By being loud (Psalms 33:3, 95:1-6)
Clapping hands and shouting (Psalms 47:1)
Musical instruments and dancing (Psm. 150:4)
Psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19-20)
Making a joyful noise (Psalms 98:4)
We must have a thankful heart. Friend, Do not wait until something good happens to praise God. The greatest thing has already be done: We are saved by grace through faith from eternal death. Let us praise the Lord always, since out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, if we make worship and praise our heart then it is Spirit Who will speak within us, God’ spirit.
Praise the Lord!
