"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood...
that you may declare the praises of him who called you
out of darkness into his wonderful light."
I Peter 2:9
that you may declare the praises of him who called you
out of darkness into his wonderful light."
I Peter 2:9
Praise to the Lord
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name” Hebrews 13:15.
Praise is an expression of admiration and appreciation. When we praise someone, we tell them how wonderful we think they are, or how great their accomplishments are. In the same way, when we praise God, we are acknowledging His character and power. “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live…” Psalm 63:3-4.
We praise God for many reasons…
Because of who He is
“Sing praises to God, sing praises…for God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise” Psalm 47:6-7.
Because of what He does
“Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases; he redeems my life from the pit and crowns me with love and compassion. He satisfies my desires with good things, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s” Psalm 103:2-5.
We are to praise God…
• At all times (Psalm 34:1).
• In every circumstance (1 Thess 5:16-18).
• Surrounded by God’s people (Psalm 22:22).
• On our beds (Psalm 63:4-6).
• Among the nations (Psalm 57:9).
Expressions of Praise
In the Bible we see many ways of expressing praise to the Lord:
With the mouth
• Singing (Psalm 9:2, 11).
• Praising (Psalm 103:1).
• Shouting (Psalm 47:1).
With the hands
• Lifting (Psalm 63:4).
• Clapping (Psalm 47:1).
• Musical instruments (Psalm 150).
With the feet
• Standing (Psalm 134:1 KJV).
• Kneeling, bowing (Psalm 95:6).
• Dancing and leaping for joy (Psalm 30:11).
These are outward expressions of what is coming from the heart. “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name” Psalm 103:1 (see also 1 Samuel 16:7; Isaiah 29:13).
Praise about the Lord
Praise is not only directed in words toward the Lord. We also praise God every time we speak about Him to others. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” Psalm 150:6.
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name” Hebrews 13:15.
Praise is an expression of admiration and appreciation. When we praise someone, we tell them how wonderful we think they are, or how great their accomplishments are. In the same way, when we praise God, we are acknowledging His character and power. “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live…” Psalm 63:3-4.
We praise God for many reasons…
Because of who He is
“Sing praises to God, sing praises…for God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise” Psalm 47:6-7.
Because of what He does
“Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases; he redeems my life from the pit and crowns me with love and compassion. He satisfies my desires with good things, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s” Psalm 103:2-5.
We are to praise God…
• At all times (Psalm 34:1).
• In every circumstance (1 Thess 5:16-18).
• Surrounded by God’s people (Psalm 22:22).
• On our beds (Psalm 63:4-6).
• Among the nations (Psalm 57:9).
Expressions of Praise
In the Bible we see many ways of expressing praise to the Lord:
With the mouth
• Singing (Psalm 9:2, 11).
• Praising (Psalm 103:1).
• Shouting (Psalm 47:1).
With the hands
• Lifting (Psalm 63:4).
• Clapping (Psalm 47:1).
• Musical instruments (Psalm 150).
With the feet
• Standing (Psalm 134:1 KJV).
• Kneeling, bowing (Psalm 95:6).
• Dancing and leaping for joy (Psalm 30:11).
These are outward expressions of what is coming from the heart. “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name” Psalm 103:1 (see also 1 Samuel 16:7; Isaiah 29:13).
Praise about the Lord
Praise is not only directed in words toward the Lord. We also praise God every time we speak about Him to others. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” Psalm 150:6.
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