How can we practically "praise You" as encouraged in Psalm 63:3? The Verse at the Center “Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You.” – Psalm 63:3 Why Praise Is Essential – God’s own Word calls it “better than life,” revealing its supreme worth. – Praise publicly affirms His covenant love (“loving devotion”) as absolutely trustworthy. – Scripture never treats praise as optional; it flows from hearts convinced of God’s steadfast character (Psalm 63:4; Psalm 34:1). Practical Praise with Our Lips – Speak aloud words of adoration when you wake, echoing Psalm 119:164’s “seven times a day I praise You.” – Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16), whether in the shower, car, or gathered worship. – Thank the Lord before meals, meetings, or phone calls, weaving gratitude into ordinary moments (1 Thessalonians 5:18). – Share brief testimonies of God’s faithfulness with family, coworkers, or neighbors (1 Peter 2:9). – Memorize short praise verses—Psalm 103:1; Revelation 4:11—and recite them whenever anxiety surfaces. – Replace complaints with praise; train lips to say, “Lord, You are good” instead of grumbling (James 3:9-10). Practical Praise with Our Lives – Offer your body as a living sacrifice, making daily choices that honor Christ (Romans 12:1). – Serve others joyfully—acts of love become living doxology (Hebrews 13:16). – Steward resources generously; giving declares God’s worth above possessions (2 Corinthians 9:7-8). – Obey promptly even in small matters; submission is silent worship that speaks loudly (John 14:15). – Pursue holiness, turning from sin that contradicts praise (Psalm 24:3-4). – Rest on the Lord’s Day, setting apart time that proclaims He is more valuable than productivity (Exodus 20:8-11). Making Praise a Daily Habit – Start a “better than life” journal: record fresh reasons God’s love surpasses every earthly delight. – Set phone alarms titled with praise verses; pause and voice them when they ring. – Pair praise with routines—sing while cooking, quote Scripture on commutes, bless God at bedtime. – Gather with believers mid-week for prayer and song; community fuels consistent praise (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Fast from media one evening a week, using the time to read aloud psalms of adoration. – Teach children or grandchildren simple praise choruses, multiplying voices that glorify Him. Scriptures That Echo Psalm 63:3 – Psalm 34:1 – “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” – Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.” – 1 Peter 2:9 – “…that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness…” – Colossians 3:16 – “…singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.” – Psalm 119:164 – “Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.” – Revelation 5:13 – “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Living this way, our lips and lives continually proclaim that His loving devotion truly is “better than life.” |
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