How can we encourage others to join in praising God as Psalm 135:3 suggests? Opening the Word: Psalm 135:3 “Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.” Why Praise Is Contagious • Praise directs every eye to God’s goodness, not our circumstances • Joy is attractive—others long for what they see overflowing in us • Shared worship unites hearts and builds community around truth Ways to Encourage Others to Praise • Model enthusiastic, genuine worship—let your own voice be heard • Share specific testimonies of God’s faithfulness this week • Play or recommend Christ-centered music that lifts minds heavenward • Invite friends to join you in corporate worship—“Come, magnify the LORD with me” (Psalm 34:3) • Use Scripture art, social media posts, or texts that spotlight God’s attributes • Celebrate answered prayer publicly; give God the credit out loud • Speak blessings over people—remind them of who God is for them Scriptural Snapshots That Fuel Praise • Psalm 34:3 — “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.” • Hebrews 10:24-25 — “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds… encouraging one another.” • Colossians 3:16 — “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” • 1 Peter 2:9 — “That you may proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” Practical Steps for Daily Life • Start gatherings with a brief Scripture and a praise chorus • Keep a visible gratitude journal at home; invite guests to add a line • Text a verse and a short praise each morning to a friend group • Turn routine moments (meals, drives, walks) into spontaneous worship breaks • Encourage children to memorize praise psalms and recite them at bedtime • Celebrate church milestones—baptisms, missions reports—with joyful songs • Support local worship nights and invite neighbors who are curious about faith Living Testimony When adoration becomes our reflex, we naturally spark the same in others. Let Psalm 135:3 be the melody on our lips: praising the Lord because He is good, singing because it is pleasant. As we delight openly in His name, we open a doorway for friends, family, and even strangers to step into the symphony of praise. |
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