In what ways can we "call him blessed" in our worship practices? Key Verse “May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.” (Psalm 72:17) What Does “Call Him Blessed” Mean? • To speak well of the Lord, openly declaring His goodness and supremacy. • To ascribe honor to His name with both lips and lives (Psalm 29:2). • To affirm that every promise He makes is trustworthy and literally true (Numbers 23:19). Ways to Call Him Blessed in Personal Worship • Verbal Praise – Begin and end each prayer with explicit blessing: “Blessed be the LORD” (Psalm 103:1). • Singing Truth-Filled Songs – Choose hymns and modern worship that exalt His attributes (Ephesians 5:19). • Scripture Reading Aloud – Read blessing-oriented passages (Psalm 34:1; Revelation 5:12-13) so your own ears hear truth. • Gratitude Journaling – Record daily evidences of His faithfulness; reread them as a testimony (Psalm 89:1). • Obedient Living – Obedience itself blesses His name (John 14:15) because it showcases His lordship. Ways to Call Him Blessed in Corporate Worship • Unified Declaration – Responsively read “Blessed be the LORD forever!” together (Psalm 106:48). • Testimonies of God’s Works – Invite believers to recount answered prayer (Malachi 3:16). • Generous Giving – Present offerings as an act of blessing the Giver (1 Chronicles 29:13-14). • Communion/Lord’s Supper – Proclaim the blessed sacrifice of Christ until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). • Missional Focus – Pray for and support global evangelism so “all nations … will call him blessed” (Psalm 72:17). Everyday Expressions of Blessing • Speak His Blessing Publicly – In conversations, replace casual phrases with intentional praise: “The Lord has been so good.” • Serve Others in His Name – Acts of mercy point observers to the blessed King (Matthew 5:16). • Contented Attitude – Display joy in trials, showing confidence in His blessed sovereignty (James 1:2-4). Why This Matters Calling Him blessed aligns our hearts with heaven’s anthem (Revelation 7:12), fuels faith, and invites a watching world to join the chorus until the promise of Psalm 72:17 is fully realized. |
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