CULTIVATING A LIFESTYLE OF PRAISE

  

God intends for us to become His dwelling place through praise (psalm 22:3). Humans are used to complaining often when things don’t go as we planned them to but Praise is a better option. Praising God means exalting honouring and applauding God for who He is in His greatness. Praising God in challenges is an acknowledgement of the fact that God is greater than them and is Able to see you through them.

          God’s desire for a family was the reason for creation of man. God created man to give Him pleasure (revelation 4:11) (1peter 2:9). We are created to praise God and make the people around us praise Him through our lives (Isaiah 43:21). Praise is a beautiful thing for the righteous to render to God (psalm 33:1).

WHY PRAISE GOD?

1) Praise God for his greatness (psalm 145:3)(psalm 48:1-2).

2) His goodness and mercies (psalm 118:1).

3) He is God over us (psalm 121:3).

4) For all the uncountable things He has done (psalm 111:1-3) (exodus 15:11).

5) For His deliverances (psalm 106:7-8).

          Everyday in the life of a Christian is a day to praise God. Life itself is more than enough reason to praise God; for only the living can praise God (Philippians 4:4)(psalm 34:1). Praise God regardless of any odd circumstances for it is the will of God for us (1thessalonians 5:18). As Christians, when we are faced with certain contrary circumstances a joyous shout to God is the quickest remedy (Psalm 35:27).

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRAISE

1) A Heart of Gratitude: we should be thankful to God for everything He has done; no matter how little.

2) Assurance of the fact that God loves and cares for you (Isaiah 43:1-5) (1john 3:1).