How can we practically "praise the LORD" in our daily lives today? Psalm 135:3—The Call to Delight in Praise “Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.” Why Our Praise Matters Every Day • It obeys a direct command from the LORD (Psalm 33:1). • It reflects His unchanging goodness (Psalm 100:5). • It publicly declares His worth to a watching world (1 Peter 2:9). What Daily Praise Looks Like 1. Words that honor Him • “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” (Psalm 34:1) 2. Songs that exalt Him • “Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5:19) 3. Choices that please Him • “Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) 4. Attitudes that trust Him • “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; give thanks in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Practical Ways to Praise from Dawn to Dark • When you wake up: – Speak Psalm 118:24 aloud. – Play a worship song while getting ready. • Commuting or walking: – Recite a verse such as Isaiah 12:2. – Thank the LORD for specific blessings you see around you. • At work or school: – Begin tasks with “Lord, I’m doing this for You.” – Encourage coworkers with God-honoring words (Proverbs 16:24). • Meals: – Pause to acknowledge the Giver, not just the gift (Acts 14:17). • During trials: – Choose praise over complaint (James 1:2; Habakkuk 3:17-18). – Sing or read a psalm like 42 or 46. • Evening wind-down: – Write three ways God showed His goodness that day. – End with Psalm 63:6-7 before sleep. Guarding Against Praise-Stealers • Unconfessed sin—“If I had cherished iniquity… the Lord would not have listened.” (Psalm 66:18) • Constant distraction—set phone-free moments with God (Psalm 46:10). • Discouragement—talk truth to your soul as David did (Psalm 42:5). Building a Lifelong Habit of Praise • Memorize a new praise verse weekly; review during idle moments (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Keep a gratitude journal; reread entries when faith feels weak (Psalm 103:2). • Create a “praise playlist” that turns idle time into worship (Colossians 3:16). • Share testimonies of God’s goodness with family and friends (1 Chronicles 16:23-24). The Joyful Outcome “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) A life that praises the LORD daily becomes a living witness to His goodness, drawing others to “join the song” until, with all creation, we proclaim, “To Him who sits on the throne… be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!” (Revelation 5:13). |
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