Let all that I am praise the Lord;

may I never forget the good things he does for me.

Psalm 103:2

What is praise? Have you considered this question before? Praise is both a verb and a noun. As a verb, we actively expresses warm approval or admiration of someone or something. In our faith context, we actively express our respect and gratitude toward our Heavenly Father. As a noun, it’s the expression of approval, admiration, respect and gratitude for someone or something. Other words we use along with praise are worship, glorify, honor, exalt, and revere.

Why do we praise? Praising God provides a means for us to shift our perspective from our circumstances, our trials, and our struggles to the love of our Heavenly Father. As we praise, we remember the blessings, the gifts, the care, and the provision he has for us. Our faith grows as praise inspires us to continue to trust that he will never leave us or forsake us.

How do we praise? Let us count the ways. We can praise through song, and prayer; we can praise silently or audibly, we can praise during stillness and activity. Our praises can spring up in the ordinary and in the extraordinary, in our daily tasks and in our rest.

Join me as we continue our journey in Praise: Proclaiming the Glory of God.

For the story behind Praise: Proclaiming the Glory of God, visit the first blog in the Praise series.

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Grace and Peace