How does Psalm 71:23 encourage us to express joy in worshiping God?

◄ Psalm 71:23: Joyful worship guidance? ►

Joy Shouting, Soul Singing

“My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to You—along with my soul, which You have redeemed.” (Psalm 71:23)

• The verse presents worship as both audible (“my lips”) and internal (“my soul”).

• Joy is not optional; it bursts out because redemption is real and complete.

• The phrasing is literal: redeemed people actually open their mouths and shout.

Whole-Person Worship

• Lips — physical expression: speaking, singing, even shouting.

• Soul — inner life: thoughts, emotions, will, memories of redemption.

• God’s design: outward sound flowing from inward reality (Luke 6:45).

Why Joy Is the Proper Response

• Redemption accomplished: “which You have redeemed.”

• Covenant faithfulness: God keeps every promise (Psalm 71:22).

• Ongoing deliverance: present tense confidence (Psalm 71:20–21).

• Joy is strength (Nehemiah 8:10); worship fueled by glad assurance honors God.

Biblical Echoes That Reinforce the Call

• Psalm 95:1–2 — “Let us shout… let us make a joyful noise.”

• Psalm 30:11 — “You turned my mourning into dancing.”

• Psalm 98:4 — “Break forth—let your jubilant song resound.”

• Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 — singing psalms, hymns, spiritual songs.

Practical Ways to Live Psalm 71:23 Today

1. Start private prayer with out-loud thanksgiving before requests.

2. Sing Scripture verbatim; let the Word form the lyrics.

3. Share redemption testimony during corporate worship.

4. Use physical cues—smile, lift hands, stand—so body joins voice.

5. Replace passive listening with active congregational singing.

6. Throughout the day, whisper or hum praise to realign the heart.

7. Memorize joy-centered passages and recite them aloud (Psalm 103:1–5).

Assurance Rooted in Scripture’s Reliability

• “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16), so Psalm 71:23 speaks with full authority.

• Taking the verse literally gives clear permission—and obligation—to rejoice audibly.

Redeemed lips and redeemed souls belong together; when God saves, He tunes every part of us to joyful praise.