Prayers of Praise in Scripture
Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, Psalm 100
Yesterday, we acknowledged the importance of gratitude to our Heavenly Father, but today we wonder: where do we even begin? It’s as if we just received the best present of our lives (every single day of our lives) and we’re sitting at our kitchen table with a blank pad of paper and a massive case of writer’s block trying to write a thank you note.
Fortunately, there are many examples in scripture of praise and thanksgiving for us to follow. David wanted to ensure that the Levites praised the Lord daily, and in 1 Chronicles 16 (NIV), we see his instructions to them:
Proclaim His name. Make known what He has done. (v. 8)
Sing to Him, tell of His wonderful acts. (v. 9)
Seek His face always. (v. 11)
Remember the wonders He has done and His miracles. (v. 12)
Proclaim His salvation day after day. (v. 23)
Declare His glory among all people. (v. 24)
David asked that all these things be done with great joy, with jubilant singing, with many instruments and voices. He wanted to pull out all the stops in giving God the glory He is due.
We can find more instruction on giving praise in the Psalms. Psalm 100 urges, “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalm 100:1-2, NIV, emphasis added)
We may not have bands of lyres and harps, of cymbals and trumpets. Any songs we sing may have the cat desperately scratching at the back door to get out. But we still have a voice (no matter how off-key) and an audience—perhaps of many, but most definitely of One.
Don’t think that God is so important that He doesn’t desire your praise. His heart is so tender for us, He longs for us to praise and adore Him. He loves to be loved. Tell Him you love Him. Praise Him in your prayers. He’s listening.
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Today this reminds me of a song from my youth: “Praise Him with singing and dance, praise Him with the clash of the cymbals. Praise him with the citar and harp. Let everything that has breathe praise Him.”
We sing choruses when we feel the intense presences of the Lord, but what about the more mundane? I desire to sing His praises when I walk to work, when I am preusing the grocery ailes.
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Reading the assigned verses for today, I couldn't help but sing these Scriptures that are also common worship songs out loud!
Praise His name, over the heavens, over the earth, our God reigns!
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever! Sing praise! Forever God is faithful. Forever God is strong. Forever God is with us.
Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing. Power and majesty, praise to the king! Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands. Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand! Nothing compares to the promise I have in you.
I was a few days late starting this plan (In Europe our Easter holiday included Monday and Tuesday)!! I still wanted to comment on these passages:
How to worship God? (from 1 chronicles 16)
give thanks . . ..proclaim . . . .sing . . .. honor. . .rejoice. . . .. search . . . .remember
sing. . .proclaim. . .declare
ascribe
bring. . .come before. . . .tremble. . . .give thanks
say:
and from Psalms 100:
shout, serve, come before, acknowledge, enter, give thanks
The GOD of the universe hears me!
This devotional is so relevant for me today. I spent all of last night and this morning in deep pain, and wound up in the hospital tonight for my appendix. I still feel a lot of pain. But God is so good. He directed the hands of the doctors who did the surgery I needed. God has given me strength through the pain and he has helped everything to go smoothly. He has comforted me in my pain and discomfort. Today, there has not been many obvious blessings in my life-it has been difficult, painful, inconvenient, and led me to worry about missed hours of work…but today, his grace is sufficient for me. And today I must thank him and praise him for his grace.
I love you so much Father God.
The devil tries to get in the way of my daily morning worship and prayer / bible study time. He always places huge problems in front of the time to unsettle me and be angry with God. But over time of immersing myself in His word whether or not I am in the mood to, God really taught me how to be CALM and STILL and thank Him anyway regardless of all circumstances. He delivers me from them and in turn, my daily morning worship gets so much sweeter because I know that thanking Him in times of goodness and remembering Him in times of bad and EVERY DAY of my life just to tell Him how glad I am that He's in my life is the best thing I can do.
Thank You God Hallelujah!!!!!
God, you know when to give me the sun and when to bring the rain. I praise you for the beautiful day that you so graciously made today… the blue skies, everything. Your ways are good and your love is free. Thank you for all the blessings this day came with and reminding me that my tender heart is your tender heart.
You are good!
I’m learning to praise Him in the storms also. He is worthy even when we don’t feel like it.
So true. I've had a tough couple of days but I'm learning to just keep the praises flowing as best I can, even though I don't really feel like it. I'm so thankful that His love & grace isn't dependent on our feelings.
Seeing all the comments from you women just warms my heart tonight as I sing songs in my heart and prepare to sleep. Francesca Battistelli’s “Constant” lyrics come to mind right now:
You’re my Constant in every moment.
Constant
You’ve never failed me all my life
You have never left my side
You are my Constant
So thankful for God and His benefits.
Ah! Matt Redman’s “10,000 reasons” was the first song I listened to today and I’m ending my day with it in my heart.
“…for all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find!”
You are above all my great and awesome Lord. You knew that I would never be able to live a life of peace without You. You sent Jesus for me. Thank you!
When i begin to thank you Lord, i am filled with love for you. Then you pour the warmth of your Holy Spirit in me. Glory to God in the highest!
Thanks to all for your links! I wouldn’t begin to know where to go to find these- lol- soo behind in the ways of computers, I’ll never be tech savvy! I’m blessed just to find all of you and your comments each day! :)
I’m definitely NOT a singer, but LOVE music-it touches me to hear such beautiful, powerful performances, the Lord must be delighted to be loved and praised so mightily! The gifts of song and talent blesses all of us- Thank you to all who create and Him who creates all!!
My heart sings, even if I don’t, at His this wondrous world and His gift of salvation.
Have a beautiful day Sisters!
Praising the Lord for the gift of yet one more day! Despite my failed attempts to live a Godly life, day in and day out, my Lord has seen fit to allow me more time to continue to grow into the woman of God he wants me to be. Praises to our most magnificent Lord!
Amen!
Thank you, my heavenly Father, for your mercies and FAITHFULNESS. You alone are ever faithful, always there when I call on you.I am thanking and praising you today for that faithfulness. When I was lost, you found me and like a good Shepherd, you carried me on your shoulders home. All I can do is Rejoice and sing Alleluia!
Amen! On His shoulders, praising Him as we travel! Wow! Right on, Sue! :)
Carolynmimi, love that song so much!
What a challenge to wake up w/ praise on my lips. This morning I woke up in pain and was grumbling. Then I read this devotional. No matter how I feel each day is a blessing from Christ!
Madeline, I "feel" your pain and am praying for you today. Thankful that Jesus knows our hurts too!!
Ingrid, wow! Yes! Amen! Thank you, Lord, for breath to praise You!
Don’t think that God is so important that He doesn’t desire your praise. His heart is so tender for us, He longs for us to praise and adore Him. He loves to be loved.
Wow! That really hit me today, sisters! Thank You, praise You, Lord! I love You! I can identify with not knowing where to even begin!
What a great message for today! Father thank you for your amazing grace and mercy. I shout for that and am so thankful. Currently listening to Mighty to Save. We praise you for saving us!
I love this. Even when we are at our weakest God inhabits our praises.
Thank you Heavenly Father for drawing near to me and never leaving my side. Praise to Your HOLY HOLY Name!
For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.
http://bible.us/97/psa.100.5.msg
"Any songs we sing may have the cat desperately scratching at the back door to get out. But we still have a voice (no matter how off-key) and an audience—perhaps of many, but most definitely of One."
I had to come back to this comment, for I am one who cannot carry a tune in a bucket. I am the one in our small congregation who sings softly or mouths the words with gusto. Really try not offend or cause others to get off key. But ladies, Katy bar the door, when I am walking my dogs, taking a shower, or driving down the road alone, I let it rip. for some reason my song of the day, not exactly a praise song, is "Here am I Lord." So all you like me who are pitch imperfect, Let us sing together:
I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.
I who made the stars and night
I will make the darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord
Is it I Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go Lord
If you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart.
I the Lord of snow and rain
I have borne my people's pain
I have wept for love of them
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone
Fill their hearts with love alone
I will speak my word to them
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord
Is it I Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go Lord
If you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart.
I will hold your people in my heart…
The link: http://youtu.be/EcxOkht8w7c
I LOVE this hymn, Mimi! I remember singing it in high school and wishing I was standing in God’s exact throne room.
Thank you Lord for loving me and thank you that you will never leave me or forsake me. Thank you I can call to you 24/7 and you're always there to hear and answer me. Thank you that your mercies are new every morning. Thank you for great and awesome love. The more thankful I am, the more reasons I find to be thankful.
What an amazing way to start the day-reading God's word, then reading heartfelt praise from women all over the world! What a mighty God we serve!
"The trees of the field will clap their hands, when we go out with joy" Our joy in The Lord allows us to experience all creation praising Him with us. Let us Praise Him together.. Love this study…love to all of you and Praise to God who binds us together!
Sometimes as I grumble about in the mornings, I put on my Pandora "praise and worship" station and sing along worshipping God! I haven't done that in awhile but after reading these past 2 days of Scripture, I need to bring that back! Such a great way to start the morning…giving thanks to God for all that He is, all that He does, and all that He promises to do!! Have a blessed day =)
Jesus you're beautiful!
Awesome scripture today! Let us all remember to "make a joyful noise" for our Lord!
If anyone is interested in a daily Bible verse, I have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bible-King-Jam…
Thank you Lord for all your love that you have showered me even amidst my faults. Thank you for giving me another day to praise in your heavenly name. Let all my actions be testaments of praise to you in every moment. You are the most wonderful joy and father!!!
This was wonderful, it is amazing the diffence prayers of thanks make! This is exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you!
So encouraged to see others also drawn to praising God in prayer. I blogged about 2 songs that came to mind when I was reading the passage this morning :-)
Praise and prayer http://livelaughandlovegod.blogspot.com/2013/04/p…
Thank you for sharing the songs, Claire! After I finished singing all the ones on my heart, I visited your blog & sang those too!
I was experiencing that same sense of writers block when the Holy Spirit nudged me and reminded me of this beautiful old worship song. I hope this blesses you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-EqB91jNJ4&sn…
Beautiful!
Come, worship the Lord…
Praising him today as he touched me through that song. Thank you!
Great is the Lord & worthy of glory! Great is the Lord & worthy of praise! Great is the Lord, I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice, GREAT ARE YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!
Who is like You Lord in all the earth?
Matchless love and beauty, endless worth.
Nothing in this world can satisfy '
Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry
Your presence is heaven to me!
Treasure of my heart and of my soul
In my weakness you are merciful
Redeemer of my past and present wrongs
Holder of my future days to come
Your presence is heaven to me!
All my days on earth I will await
The moment that I see You face to face
Nothing in this world can satisfy
'Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry!
Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus
Your presence is heaven to me!
My heart is full of praise and joy this morning because His mighty works astound me! Thank you Lord for hope and life and breath and the torn veil – may I always seek Your face and never take Christ's sacrifice for granted.
Lord, thank you for calling me, knowing me, and loving me in Christ. Help me to decrease so you might increase in my life. I praise and love you so very much. Amen
You are worthy Oh Lord to receive glory and honor and praise! Thank you that not only are you Creator God of the universe but also my Father and my friend! Thank you for redeeming me and calling me Your own! I am in awe!
Today’s devo made me think of this awesome song…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFSKsejgYRE&sn…
Blessing to y’all today! Shout to The Lord!
I was thinking of this great song also, thank you for posting! I haven't heard Hillsong's version before.
typed too fast before really listening, not Hillsong United. :) Beautiful voices.
Singing How Great Is Our God, Name above all Names with Chris Tomlin
Love that song…I feel the glory of God everytime I hear it!
I praise You in the desert….I praise You in times of plenty. Your love never changes. It is unchanging. And not dependent on me and my feelings. Thank you Father. Hold me close. Move through me. Amen!
Amen!
Carrie, you have put to words exactly what I have been feeling today. Thank you! Amen!
I Praise You Jesus today! I praise you for the miracle of salvation in my life! I praise you for making me new! I praise you because you are worthy of all my praise! I will sing to you today! I will rejoice in knowing of your great love! Thank you My Lord and My Savior!
"Don’t think that God is so important that He doesn’t desire your praise. His heart is so tender for us, He longs for us to praise and adore Him. He loves to be loved. Tell Him you love Him. Praise Him in your prayers. He’s listening."
I love you, Lord and I lift my voice to worship You, oh my soul rejoice. Take Joy, my King, in what You hear. Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.
Love that chorus.
Ah, yes, : Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear." Thanks for bringing this one to mind.
One of my favorites!
How he loves us….oh how he loves us and for this I will give thanks and praise!
I am not worthy and I humbly repent. I praise you Lord in all of you glory!!
"For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, He is to be feared above all…" (1 Chronic 16:25) This verse really stood out to me this morning. These passages made me think of the Fee song, "Glory to God Forever."
Glory to God Glory to God Glory to God forever… Take my life and let it be All for You and for Your glory Take my life and let it be Yours
Lord how excellent is thy name in all the earth! As I wake up to new mercies this morning. I felt no pain as I stretched and got out of bed. Ohhhhh a morning of no pain. Thank you father for this day.
Just the knowledge of U fills my heart with joy. An unloved daughter, you have taught how to love and how to be loved. Lord I will sing your praises all of my days!
Ladies be blessed on this Thankful Tuesday!
Blessings on you as well
I will sing, i Will sing, from dawns first light to even song of praise, i Will lift up these hands ….. Forever i Will lift up these hands in praise, in awe, in wonderment, in thanks. In Love. In joy to you my God.
I Will proclaim every day how you have saved me, Lord, how you brought me back to you. Thank you Lord. May i honour you as you have honoured me…I Will give thanks to you Lord for you ARE good, and your love, your LOVE that surpasses all understanding is eternal. AMEN
Lord i pray your faithful blessings over each and every one of us sisters and our families today, that we may lift our hands in praise to you. Be Blessed Sisters. X
And to you Tina, Blessings!
Singing “Oh let’s magnify the Lord. For He is worthy to be praised! Oh let’s magnify the Lord. For He is worthy to be praised. Hosanna, blessed be the rock, blessed be the rock of our salvation. Hosanna, blessed be the rock, blessed be the to rock of our salvation!”
I praise You the Great I Am! For you alone are God! I thank you El Kanna for relentlessly pursuing me! Your love for me leaves me in awe!
Lord, you are more than worthy of my praise. The fact that when morning comes, my heartbeat returns to a normal pace, blood flows through my veins and my eyes open is a daily miracle in and of itself. My life is a testament to your grace, Lord. I praise you. Lord, help me to magnify your name and use me as an instrument for your glory today. Help me to see divine opportunities to make your great name known.
I love you Lord, Amen.
God of the universe you are worthy of all praises, I praise you, I magnify your name, I exalt you. Thank you that I have breath to praise you. Let everything that have breath praise the LORD…..
Thank u God for looking beyond my faults and seeing my needs. Your mercy has brought me throught HALLEUJAH
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