How can we encourage others to join in praising the LORD? Hearing the Psalmist’s Invitation Psalm 113:1 sets the tone: “Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.” • “Hallelujah” is an imperative. The text literally commands praise. • The call is corporate—“servants,” plural—so our own praise is meant to ripple outward. Live a Praiseworthy Life People are stirred to praise when they see it changing us. - Psalm 34:1: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” A lifestyle, not a moment. - Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine so others “may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Practical ways: • Choose gratitude over grumbling in daily conversations. • Celebrate answered prayers publicly. • Own failures, then highlight God’s mercy. Authenticity makes praise believable. Speak About His Deeds Praise grows when God’s works are retold. - Psalm 145:4: “One generation will commend Your works to the next.” Tips for storytelling: • Share fresh testimonies—how He provided this week, not just decades ago. • Link everyday beauty (sunrise, child’s laughter) to the Creator’s hand. • Use Scripture itself; read a short psalm aloud at gatherings. Create Spaces of Praise Environment matters. • Play worship music in the car or kitchen; guests absorb the atmosphere. • Open your home for a hymn-sing or Scripture-and-song night. • On social media, post passages and songs that exalt His name rather than merely opinions. Invite Through Shared Joy - Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice.” Enter someone else’s joy, then trace it back to the Giver. • Celebrate birthdays, promotions, new babies with a word of thanks to God. • Send notes or texts that say, “Look what the Lord has done!” Remind of Our Common Identity Psalm 113:1 calls us “servants of the LORD.” That shared status unites believers. • Use “we” language: “Let’s praise Him together.” • Point out that praising God is part of our covenant role (1 Peter 2:9). Model Continual Praise - Hebrews 13:15: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” • Praise in hardship; people notice steadfast joy. • Let children and new believers see you singing even when circumstances are heavy. Encourage Corporate Worship - Psalm 22:22: “I will declare Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.” • Invite friends to church services, mid-week worship nights, outdoor praise events. • After the gathering, discuss a lyric or verse that stood out, reinforcing the habit. Walking This Out Together When we live gratefully, speak of His wonders, and gather others into joyful spaces, Psalm 113:1 becomes the soundtrack of our community. Your personal hallelujah can spark a chorus—until “from the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is praised” (Psalm 113:3). |
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