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Why Do We Praise God?

It’s one of the most interesting stories in all of the Bible.

I’ve read it several times before, but it was as if it leaped off the page this week as I was studying.

This one story has been “following me” around all week…

As I listened to Christian radio…

In my prayer times…

While reading the Bible…

And, even while driving around town.

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Why Do We Praise God?

Let me share it with you from Scripture.

It’s found in the Old Testament in 2 Chronicles 20.

As God’s people are facing an onslaught–an incredible battle–from neighboring countries all around them, a curious thing happens.

The king (Jehosophat) begins to pray and seek the Lord.

And, God assures him (and the people) that He will deliver them, and they won’t even have to fight.

They are to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.

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So, the next morning, they go out to stand and watch God save the day.

As instructed by God, the king sets up a group of men in the front of the assembly to sing and praise the Lord.

And, here is what happened when the men began to praise and sing.

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“At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab,

and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves.”

(2 Chron. 20:22, NLT)

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At the very moment, the exact moment they began to sing and praise God, God gave them victory!

And, then it hit me!

This can, could, and should be true in our lives as well.

Our praise can bring about great victories in our lives.

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Praise = Victory!

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How does this work? And, why does this work?

First… God loves praise.

He scoots in closer to us when we praise Him.

He draws up close!

The Bible tells us He inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalm 22:3)

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Second… Satan hates praise.

Our heartfelt singing and worship make Satan want to slink away.

He abhors praise and worship!

“Satan is allergic to praise, so where there is massive triumphant praise, Satan is paralyzed, bound, and banished.”

Paul Billheimer 

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Third, our praise lifts the Lord and puts our focus in the right place again.

Praise helps us to lift our eyes off of ourselves and everything that is going on around us and place it on our Savior.

Praise makes us look up!

 “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But, if you look at God you’ll be at rest.”

Corrie Ten Boom

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Fourth, God blesses, delivers, saves, and helps where praise is taking place.

Over and over, I’ve seen this happen both in Scripture and in my own life.

Anytime, anywhere, and in any situation where there has been sweet praise, there has been a great victory.

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So, how can you and I begin to offer more praise in our lives?

First… Open your mouth and praise Him.

Speak words of adoration to the Lord.

Tell Him you love Him.

Tell Him how much you appreciate Him.

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Second… Use Scripture to praise Him.

Sometimes, we don’t have the words to pray.

We can turn to the Bible for help.

Try the words of Psalm 144-150.

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Third… Turn up the praise music and sing!

Grab your favorite mixtape, CD, or playlist.

Crank up Christian radio.

Turn up the music and sing!

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Fourth… Sing as you are going through the day.

Get a song in your head and just sing it all day long.

It can be a favorite worship song, an old hymn, or a chorus that you love.

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Fifth… Quietly lift your heart, hands, and eyes to heaven.

Look up!

Focus your attention on God.

“We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.”

2 Chronicles 20:12, NLT

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What about you?

What do you do to add praise to your day?

Do you have any great suggestions?

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