How can we practically "praise His word" in our daily lives today? The Heart of Psalm 56:10 “In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise”. David’s worship rises from unshakable confidence that every syllable the LORD has spoken is flawless, trustworthy, and life-giving. Meaning of Praising His Word To “praise His word” is to celebrate, honor, and joyfully confess the Scriptures themselves because they perfectly reveal God’s character, promises, and rescuing work. We exalt the Author by exalting what He has said. Practical Ways to Celebrate Scripture Every Day • Start and end the day aloud – Read a short passage upon waking (Psalm 119:147) and before sleep (Psalm 16:7). – Speak it, not silently skim; vocal praise trains the heart. • Memorize one verse each week – “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). – Write it on a card, set it as a phone lock-screen, recite while commuting. • Sing the Word – Use psalm-based hymns or modern Scripture songs. – Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing with gratitude in your hearts to God.” • Pray the Word back to God – Turn promises into petitions (“You said, ‘I will never leave you,’ so I trust You today,” Hebrews 13:5). – This turns reading into worshipful dialogue. • Apply a truth immediately – James 1:22 urges us to be doers; obeying a command the same day crowns it with praise. – Example: after reading Philippians 2:14, refuse to complain during a meeting. • Share a verse with someone – Text, email, or speak a timely Scripture (Proverbs 25:11). – Praising His word becomes contagious encouragement. • Journal discoveries – Note how a passage revealed God’s nature or corrected a habit. – Review entries to watch His word shape your story. • Decorate life with Scripture – Frame verses at home (Deuteronomy 6:9). – Keep a Bible at your desk; its open presence invites continual reference. • Use technology wisely – Set hourly phone alarms titled with a verse snippet. – Listen to an audio Bible while exercising—faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). Living Examples from Scripture • Ezra “set his heart… to observe and to teach His statutes” (Ezra 7:10), praising God by diligent study and instruction. • The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily (Acts 17:11), honoring the Word as final authority. • Jesus quoted Deuteronomy to resist temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), modeling praise through confident reliance. Encouragement to Continue Joshua 1:8 promises prosperity and success to those who “meditate on it day and night.” Every time we read, sing, speak, obey, or share His word, we join David in joyful declaration: “In God, whose word I praise.” |
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