Why is it important to praise God continually, as Psalm 113:3 suggests? The Verse That Sets the Tone “From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.” (Psalm 113:3) Why Continual Praise Matters • God’s worth never changes, so our praise should never pause (Malachi 3:6). • Constant praise fixes our minds on what is eternally true rather than what is temporarily troubling (Philippians 4:8). • Praise is obedience: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” (Psalm 34:1) • It fulfills our priestly calling to “offer up a sacrifice of praise continually” (Hebrews 13:15). • Praise pushes back darkness—Paul and Silas sang in prison, and chains fell off (Acts 16:25-26). • Gratitude guards the heart from grumbling and idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:10-12). What Continual Praise Reveals about God • His sovereignty spans sunrise to sunset—He rules every moment (Psalm 103:19). • His presence is not confined to sacred times or spaces (Joshua 1:9). • His mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • He delights to inhabit the praise of His people (Psalm 22:3). How Continual Praise Transforms Us • Reframes trials: “Consider it pure joy…because the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (James 1:2-3) • Fosters joy that circumstances can’t steal (Nehemiah 8:10). • Nourishes faith—remembering past deliverances fuels confidence for today (Psalm 77:11-12). • Builds unity; shared praise draws believers together (Romans 15:6). Practical Ways to Keep Praise Flowing 1. Start and finish each day by voicing one attribute of God you admire. 2. Set phone alarms labeled with short praise phrases (e.g., “God is faithful”). 3. Turn commute time into worship time—sing, pray Scripture, or speak thanks aloud. 4. Memorize praise-filled verses; recite them when anxiety strikes (Psalm 23; Psalm 46:1-2). 5. Keep a running gratitude list; review it weekly to see God’s hand. 6. Replace complaints with confession and praise—train your tongue to shift. 7. Share testimonies in conversation; every story of God’s goodness multiplies praise (Psalm 145:4-7). Living Out Psalm 113:3 Sunrise reminds us to begin with praise; sunset, to end with it. Every hour between is another chance to agree with heaven that God alone is worthy—always, everywhere, by everyone. |
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