Prioritize Praise

 Psm. 148:1-13

Many things we listen to leave us empty, stressed, afraid.  Give no benefit at all. 
However, when force self to worship (ie:  singing praises to God) - am never left empty.  

That's what we are created to do!!!

Worship:   To honor or show reverence for a divine being or supernatural power.  To regard with great or extravagant respect, honor or devotion.

There are many ways to worship.

Romans 12:1 - "I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice....."  ie:  our whole being, all that we are - we are to give God our very best.

How do we do that?

The 1st. mention of "Worship" in the Old Testament was when Abraham was preparing the sacrifice of Isaac.

But... a big part of worship is praise.

Praise = to express a favorable judgment of.  To glorify, especially by attributions of perfections.

Who doesn't like praise?  Is a natural response to good.

No one is worthy of praise (like the one who gave His life and redeemed us back.  We should spend time praising this One who is worthy of praise.  We were created to worship God.

Hallel (praise)  Yah (YHWH)- the Lord.  ie:  Praise the Lord!

All of creation was created to Praise the Lord.  Luke 9:40 - "He answered if these were silent, the very stones would cry out." God has created in the heart of man the desire to worship.

A)  Angels are commanded to Praise.  Psm. 89:5,  Psm. 103:20, Psm. 148:2 
We can catch a glimpse of eternity. 

B)  We can praise God with shouting - Psm. 33:1

C)  We can praise God with dance - Psm. 150:4

D)  We can praise God with instruments - Psm. 150:3-5

E)  But perhaps the easiest and most prescribed way to praise is through songs. - Isa. 12:5  Psm. 95:1-2

When we sing praises to God, He does and amazing work through those songs of praise.  He has a way of bringing peace, of blessing, of putting into perspective.  We are commanded to do this, and God has purpose in His commands.

Spiritual Disciplines.  - Make it a point to praise every day!  Sing unto God and high Hosannas raise!!

Closing Scripture:  Psm. 150:1-6