In what ways can we practically increase our praise to God daily? Anchored in the Text Psalm 71:14: “But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.” Cultivate a Heart that Overflows • Start with the promise in the verse above: hope fuels praise. Set your mind each morning on the sure promises of God (Lamentations 3:22-23; Romans 15:13). • Invite Scripture to dwell richly in you (Colossians 3:16). The more of His Word inside, the more naturally praise spills out. • Guard your thought life (Philippians 4:8). Dwelling on what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy keeps your mouth ready to exalt Him. Build Rhythms of Verbal Praise • Speak aloud a verse of praise when you transition between tasks (Psalm 34:1). • Set silent phone alarms labeled “Praise break.” When they chime, whisper thanks for whatever is in front of you. • Keep a running list of answered prayers; recount them to family and friends (Psalm 105:1-2). Sing—Even When No One Hears • Play worship music while driving or cooking; sing along (Ephesians 5:19). • Memorize short doxologies (e.g., Revelation 4:11) and sing them softly on walks. • Join congregational singing with fresh intentionality, realizing you are rehearsing for eternity (Revelation 5:13). Leverage Everyday Moments • Turn routine chores into reminders: folding laundry? Thank Him for clothing your life with righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). • Before meals, linger half a minute longer to list two specific blessings tied to the food before you (Deuteronomy 8:10). • Convert commute time into intercession and praise cycles: pray for others, then praise God for hearing (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Journal Gratitude—Then Speak It • Each night, write three new mercies you observed. The act of recording cements them; reading aloud completes the praise. • Review the journal weekly. Past praises spark fresh ones (Psalm 77:11-12). Resist Complaining, Replace with Praise • Catch grumbling early; swap it with a declaration of God’s goodness (Philippians 2:14-15). • Ask the Spirit to alert you when negativity surfaces; respond immediately with a promise from Scripture. Praise in Fellowship • Share testimonies in small groups; mutual storytelling magnifies God (Malachi 3:16). • Text a verse of praise to a friend each day; let iron sharpen iron in worship (Proverbs 27:17). Offer the “Sacrifice” of Praise in Hard Moments • When circumstances hurt, deliberately praise (Hebrews 13:15). Nothing silences the enemy faster (Psalm 8:2). • Frame difficulties as platforms for God’s deliverance, like Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:25). Engage Body and Voice Together • Lift hands (Psalm 63:4), kneel (Psalm 95:6), or walk outside and declare His works (Psalm 19:1). Physical expression reinforces spiritual reality. Keep Looking Upward Daily praise grows as hope is continually refreshed. Fix your eyes on the steadfast character of God revealed in Christ, and echo David’s resolve: “I will praise You more and more.” |
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