Praise: Adoration from the Heart

Praising God is not something that comes naturally to anyone. Praise runs an aggravating interference pattern against your nature. Occasionally, praise feels more like a duty, an obligatory lip service performed at the opening of prayer. With persistence every believer can learn to praise God in all things.

Who is to praise God? All of God’s people, all of creation (Psalm 145:4,5; Isaiah 55:12). Where do you praise God? Praise fitting wherever you are (Psalm 96:3). How do you praise God? Praise is expressed through words and music (Psalm 33:1-3). When do you praise God? God should be praised at all times (Psalm 34:1). What do you praise God for? God is praised for His greatness (Psalm 150:2). Why do you praise God? God is worthy of your praise (Revelation 5:12).

Praise is your best weapon against Satan. When you praise God, you are showing the heavenly hosts, powers, principalities, demons of darkness, and angels of light that your great God is worthy of praise – no matter what your circumstances. Praise produces victory, and victory evokes praise. The process is cyclical.

Genuine praise must flow from your heart even during times of sorrow, discouragement, trial, and temptation (Psalm 42:5). The praise of His people brings glory to God. What a privilege it is to bring God joy!

The Woman’s Study Bible, pp1013