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Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the name of the Lord is to be praised. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Synonyms for the word “praise” include words like exultation, glorification, honor, crown, homage, devotion, worship, reverence, veneration, and adulation.

Psalm 113:1-3 (ESV) puts praising the Lord at the forefront.

“Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord!

Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!”

Some people use the expression, “Praise the Lord” casually. Do you make a habit of praising God? Will knowing the synonyms change the way you think about what it means to praise the Lord? Reread the Psalm. Spend some time praising the Lord!

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Worship The Lord In the Splendor of Holiness!

Worship The Lord In the Splendor of Holiness!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ascribe glory and strength to the Lord. In Jesus’ name.

The term ascribe means “to give credit to.”

In the case of Psalm 29:1-2 (ESV), we learn what David, the psalmist, ascribes to the Lord. Moreover, the credit given to the Lord leads to worship.

“Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.”

Pondering the Lord’s glory and strength should give us pause. Are you in awe of holy God? Praise his name.

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Cry Out For Mercy!

Cry Out For Mercy!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who cry out for mercy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The author of Psalm 23 makes it clear he sees the Lord is his shepherd.

In Psalm 28:6-9 (ESV) the Lord is portrayed as a personal God who can hear the voice of those who cry out for mercy. Verse 9 refers to a shepherd who will carry God’s people for eternity.

“Blessed be the Lord!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.

The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever.”

The Lord saves. Have you pledged to live for him? If not. Why not now?

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Praise God?

Praise God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the name of the Lord is to be praised. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Synonyms for the word “praise” include works like exultation, glorification, honor, crown, homage, devotion, worship, reverence, veneration, and adulation.

Psalm 113:1-3 (ESV) puts praising the Lord at forefront.

“Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord!

Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!”

Some people use the expression, “Praise the Lord” casually. Do you make a habit of praising God? Will knowing the synonyms change the way you think about what it means to praise the Lord? Reread the psalm. Spend some time praising the Lord!

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All Nations Shall Worship?

All Nations Shall Worship?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for all those who recognize only you are holy, and all nations shall come to worship you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

According to the notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible, the words of Psalm 86:9 include some words of the song found in Revelation 15:4.

First, look at Psalm 86:9 (ESV).

“All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before you, O Lord,
and shall glorify your name.”

Revelation 15:3-4 (ESV) says,

“And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,

‘Great and amazing are your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations!
Who will not fear, O Lord,
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.’”

Praise God if you are in the habit of worshiping God. Imagine what it will be like when all the nations do likewise. Give thanks for how God knit together Scripture and integrated the Old Testament and the New Testament.

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God’s Awesome Deeds?

God’s Awesome Deeds?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know your deeds are awesome. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David, the psalmist, is excited about his relationship with God. It is apparent not only by what he says but by the way he says it. It is as though the words on the page come alive for the reader. It is time to join with David and together shout for joy.

Psalm 66:1-4 captures the enthusiasm David has for his Lord.

“Shout for joy to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise!
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
All the earth worships you
and sings praises to you;
they sing praises to your name.” Selah

That we may all spend more time in fellowship with our Lord, so we shout, sing, give praise, and worship God. Reflect on these verses.

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