In what ways can you incorporate praise into your daily routine? The Call to Constant Praise “My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.” (Psalm 71:8) David’s resolve is simple and sweeping: every hour, every circumstance, every breath becomes an opportunity to exalt God’s glory. The verse is not a poetic exaggeration; it sets a literal pattern for the believer’s daily life. Start the Day with Praise • Wake-up Words: Before your feet hit the floor, whisper Psalm 118:24. • Scripture-First Breakfast: Read a psalm aloud while the coffee brews. • Mirror Moments: While getting ready, thank God for the specific abilities—seeing, hearing, walking—He’s given you (Psalm 103:2). Praise During Ordinary Tasks • Commuting: Turn the drive into a rolling sanctuary by audibly reciting Psalm 34:1—“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” • Housework: Match each chore with a short doxology. Folding laundry? Thank Him for clothing you in Christ’s righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). • Work Intervals: Set a phone alarm hourly; when it sounds, offer a ten-second burst of gratitude, aligning with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Harness the Power of Music • Playlist with Purpose: Fill earbuds and rooms with hymns and modern worship. Ephesians 5:19 urges “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” • Sing the Word: Choose one verse a week and chant or sing it until you know it by heart. • Family Jam Session: After dinner, play a worship song together—children catch the habit when they see adults delight in it. Bless Others With Your Words • Verbal Encouragement: When you commend a coworker, tack on a God-honoring phrase: “Thank the Lord for gifting you with that skill.” • Social Media: Replace idle scrolling with posting a verse or testimony of God’s faithfulness (Psalm 107:2). • Phone Calls: Close conversations with a brief doxology—“Praise God for His goodness today!” Anchor Praise in Scripture Memory • Pocket Verses: Keep index cards with praise texts (Psalm 145:1-3; Hebrews 13:15) in your wallet. Review while waiting in lines. • Strategic Placement: Tape verses on the fridge, steering wheel, or computer monitor—visual triggers to vocalize worship. • Team Up: Recruit a friend to memorize the same passage; text one another snippets throughout the week. End the Day in Thanksgiving and Trust • Gratitude Journal: List three ways God revealed His splendor that day. • Bedtime Benediction: Quote Psalm 4:8 aloud: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” • Night-Watch Praise: If you wake during the night, follow David’s pattern—“On my bed I remember You; I think of You through the watches of the night” (Psalm 63:6). A life that echoes Psalm 71:8 doesn’t demand extra hours—just intentional moments. Fill those moments, and soon your whole day will be brimming with praise. |
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