In what ways can we "praise the LORD" as instructed in Psalm 117:2? “For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!” Declaring His Great Loving Devotion • Speak words of gratitude for His “great… loving devotion”—thank Him aloud in private prayer and corporate worship. • Sing songs that highlight His covenant love (Psalm 136; Ephesians 5:19). • Testify to others about specific ways His love has met you (Psalm 107:2). Celebrating His Enduring Faithfulness • Recall past answers to prayer and recount them publicly (Psalm 40:10). • Trust Him for today’s needs, showing confidence that His faithfulness “endures forever” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Memorize and meditate on promises such as 2 Corinthians 1:20 and Hebrews 10:23, then praise Him for keeping them. Responding with Hallelujah in Word and Song • Use “Hallelujah” (“Praise the LORD”) as a natural expression throughout the day (Psalm 34:1). • Join congregational worship, lifting your voice and hands (Psalm 63:4). • Write new songs, poems, or journal entries that begin or end with “Hallelujah.” Praising Among the Nations • Share the gospel so that others can join the chorus of praise (Psalm 96:3; Matthew 28:19-20). • Support missionary work and pray for believers worldwide as an act of praise to the Lord’s global faithfulness. • Use social media or everyday conversations to broadcast His goodness beyond your immediate circle. Living a Life of Obedient Praise • Offer your body “as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1), treating everyday actions—work, study, service—as worship. • Obey His commands; Jesus links love with obedience (John 14:15). • Maintain an attitude of continuous thankfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:18), turning ordinary moments into praise. Keeping Praise Continuous • Start and end each day by recalling one fresh reason to thank Him. • Turn anxieties into praise by casting cares on Him and acknowledging His sustaining faithfulness (1 Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:6). • Gather regularly with other believers; mutual encouragement fuels ongoing praise (Hebrews 10:24-25). |
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