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The concept of praising God for answering prayer is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting the relationship between the Creator and His creation. Throughout Scripture, believers are encouraged to offer praise and thanksgiving to God, not only for His inherent attributes but also for His active involvement in their lives, particularly in responding to their prayers.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible is replete with examples of God answering the prayers of His people, prompting them to respond with praise. In Psalm 65:2, the psalmist declares, "O You who listen to prayer, to You all men will come." This verse acknowledges God as the one who hears and answers prayer, inviting all people to approach Him with their petitions.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer and thanksgiving. In Philippians 4:6, he writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Here, thanksgiving is closely linked with prayer, suggesting that believers should anticipate God's response with gratitude and praise.

Examples from Scripture

Numerous biblical figures exemplify the practice of praising God for answered prayers. Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is a notable example. After earnestly praying for a child, God grants her request, and she responds with a heartfelt prayer of praise recorded in 1 Samuel 2:1-10. Her song begins, "My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation."

King David frequently praised God for answered prayers. In Psalm 28:6-7, he exclaims, "Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I will thank Him with my song." David's response to God's intervention is characterized by joy and musical praise.

The early church also practiced praising God for answered prayers. In Acts 4:24-31, after Peter and John are released from custody, the believers gather to pray. Upon receiving boldness and witnessing the power of the Holy Spirit, they collectively praise God, acknowledging His sovereignty and faithfulness.

Theological Significance

Praising God for answering prayer is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty, faithfulness, and love. It reflects a trust in His character and His promises. When believers praise God for His responses, they affirm their dependence on Him and recognize His active role in their lives.

Moreover, praise serves as a testimony to others of God's goodness and power. It encourages fellow believers and can draw non-believers to seek the God who answers prayer. As seen in Psalm 40:3, "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD."

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle of praise, integrating it into their daily prayer life. This can be done through personal worship, corporate gatherings, and sharing testimonies of answered prayers. By doing so, they honor God and strengthen their faith, fostering a deeper relationship with Him.

In summary, the practice of praising God for answering prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, deeply embedded in Scripture and exemplified by biblical figures. It is an expression of gratitude, trust, and acknowledgment of God's active presence in the lives of His people.

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Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplications.
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Psalm 118:21
I will praise you: for you have heard me, and are become my salvation.
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The Knowledge that God Is, Combined with the Knowledge that He is ...
... If God be, then certainly worship is due to him, for who ... whom he made for his own
praise, and it is not ... receives and reflects the pure image of God, but impure ...
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Man's Chief End
... Let him wear the garland of praise. ... robbed me.' They rob God, who take the glory
due to God ... heart being warmed and inflamed in a duty is God's answering by fire ...
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The Annunciation of Jesus the Messiah, and the Birth of his ...
... the Gracious One, to Whom praise is due; Who blesseth ... of God in a rapturous burst
of praise and thanksgiving ... ninth the Messiah, and the tenth again God, to Whom ...
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The Heart's Desire Given to Help Mission Work in China.
... to add, that in no degree the honour is due to the ... by God's abundant mercy, I own
it to His praise, I was ... of the children of God any claim upon God, on account ...
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City of God
... Chapter 14.--Concerning the Eradication of the Love of Human Praise, Because All
the Glory of the ... Chapter 4.--That Sacrifice is Due to the True God Only. ...
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Letter Xlviii. To Pammachius.
... who is so dull or so inexperienced in writing as to praise and to ... claims of wedlock
for, as often as I render her due to my ... Uneven numbers are the joy of God. ...
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The City of God. Index of Subjects.
... 699]183; the true and perfect sacrifice due to, [700 ... those who profess to worship
them on account of eternal ... Grace of God, the, the operation of, in relation to ...
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Chapter I Beginning and Early Days of the Orphan Work.
... be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour ... inmost soul, I desire to
be grateful to God, and the honor and glory of which not only is due to Him ...
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Question Lxxxiii of Prayer
... such as is superfluous and out of due order. ... petition asks for the effective and
enduring praise of God's ... said to be Approaching of Himself to God to intercede ...
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Psalm XLII.
... says, "In the voice of joy and praise; the sound ... is the health of my countenance,
and my God.". ... they should sustain themselves aloft, Want due consistence; like ...
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