What does "creating praise on their lips" mean for our daily worship? Setting the Verse in View “bringing words of praise to their lips: ‘Peace, peace to those far and near,’ says the LORD, ‘and I will heal them.’” (Isaiah 57:19) God Is the Source, Not Just the Audience • The verb “bringing” (or “creating,” NIV) shows the initiative is God’s. • Praise is not manufactured by human enthusiasm; it is birthed by the Lord’s healing work inside us. • Daily worship, then, begins with receiving—letting God’s peace and restoration well up into expression. What Daily Worship Looks Like When God Creates the Praise • Spontaneous gratitude: As soon as we sense mercy, words of thanks surface (Psalm 40:3). • Continual overflow: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips” (Psalm 34:1). • Verbal testimony: Lips that have been healed naturally speak peace to “those far and near,” turning ordinary conversations into gospel moments (Ephesians 2:17; 1 Peter 2:9). • Sacrificial offering: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name” (Hebrews 13:15). • Corporate harmony: When gathered, we echo the same God-given song, strengthening one another (Colossians 3:16). Practical Ways to Cooperate with God’s Creative Work 1. Start the day in Scripture; let His Word plant fresh praise before any task begins. 2. Replace complaints with blessings—consciously trade negative talk for “Peace, peace.” 3. Sing aloud, even briefly; melody anchors truth in the heart (Psalm 92:1-2). 4. Speak peace into tense settings: a family disagreement, a workplace conflict, a social feed. 5. Keep short accounts with God; confessed sin clears space for renewed songs (Psalm 51:15). 6. End the day recounting specific mercies so tomorrow’s praise is already primed. The Ongoing Cycle God heals → peace floods the heart → lips release praise → others hear and receive peace → God is glorified → the cycle deepens. Living this way turns every ordinary moment into a mini-sanctuary where the Creator keeps “creating praise” on our lips. |
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