Embracing Daily Praise: A Journey of Worship
Summary
In our journey of faith, we often emphasize the importance of prayer, yet we may overlook the equally vital practice of daily praise. As we reflect on Psalm 145:1-2, we are reminded of the "happy duty" of praising God every day. Just as prayer is a lifeline for our spiritual well-being, praise should be a constant and deliberate act of worship. It is not merely a secondary task but a primary expression of our gratitude and love for God.
Praise is an act of justice, acknowledging the countless blessings God bestows upon us. It is the least we can offer in return for His love and grace. Praise is not only a duty but a privilege, a mark of true adoption as children of God. It lifts us above life's trials, transforming our burdens into opportunities for worship. When we fill our mouths with praise, we create an atmosphere of contentment and joy, sanctifying even the most mundane tasks.
Moreover, praise prepares us for our eternal home, where all is praise. It is a rehearsal for the everlasting hallelujahs we will sing in heaven. By practicing joyful thanksgiving, adoring reverence, and wondering love, we align our hearts with the heavenly chorus. Praise is not just for the here and now; it is a preparation for eternity.
For those who have not yet experienced the joy of praising God, the invitation is open. Be reconciled to God through Christ, and let your heart overflow with thanksgiving. As we resolve to praise God daily, let us do so with personal loyalty, acknowledging Him as our King. Let us extol Him with a heart full of gratitude, recognizing His sovereignty and goodness.
In our praise, let us also embrace the personal appropriation of God as "my God." This intimate relationship fuels our worship, allowing us to extol Him with sincerity and devotion. As we face life's challenges, let us echo David's resolve: "I will extol thee, my God, O King." Let this be our daily commitment, a pledge of eternal adoration, as we bless His name forever and ever.
Key Takeaways:
- The Necessity of Daily Praise: Just as prayer is essential, so is daily praise. It is an act of justice and gratitude, acknowledging God's blessings and grace. Praise transforms our burdens into worship and prepares us for our eternal home. [01:49]
- Praise as a Mark of True Adoption: Genuine praise is a sign of true adoption as children of God. It lifts us above life's trials, creating an atmosphere of contentment and joy. Praise sanctifies our daily tasks, making them acts of worship. [04:43]
- Personal Loyalty in Praise: Our praise should be a personal commitment, acknowledging God as our King. By extolling Him with sincerity, we align our hearts with His sovereignty and goodness. This personal loyalty fuels our worship. [08:50]
- The Intimacy of "My God": Embracing God as "my God" deepens our praise. This intimate relationship allows us to extol Him with sincerity and devotion, recognizing His personal involvement in our lives. [11:51]
- Eternal Adoration: Praise is not just for the present; it is a preparation for eternity. As we resolve to praise God daily, we pledge eternal adoration, blessing His name forever and ever. [43:26]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:16] - The Happy Duty of Daily Praise
- [00:37] - The Question of Daily Praise
- [01:13] - The Importance of Praise
- [02:02] - Praise in Family Worship
- [03:13] - Praise as a Debt to God
- [04:08] - True Adoption and Praise
- [05:00] - The Benefits of Praise
- [06:21] - Preparing for Eternal Praise
- [08:33] - Personal Loyalty in Praise
- [11:32] - The Intimacy of "My God"
- [13:45] - The Resolve to Praise
- [19:45] - The Urgency of Daily Praise
- [25:39] - The Delight in God's Character
- [43:26] - The Hope of Eternal Adoration
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
- Psalm 145:1-2
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#### Observation Questions
1. According to Psalm 145:1-2, what are the specific actions David commits to doing every day? How does this reflect the theme of daily praise? [00:16]
2. In the sermon, what is described as the "happy duty" of believers, and how is it compared to prayer? [01:13]
3. What does the pastor suggest is the relationship between praise and life's trials? How does praise transform our burdens? [05:00]
4. How does the sermon describe the role of praise in preparing us for our eternal home? [06:21]
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#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the concept of praise as a "happy duty" challenge or affirm your current understanding of worship? [01:13]
2. The sermon mentions that praise is an act of justice. In what ways might praise be considered a just response to God's blessings? [03:13]
3. What does it mean to embrace God as "my God," and how does this personal relationship influence one's worship and praise? [11:32]
4. How does the sermon suggest that daily praise can create an atmosphere of contentment and joy in our lives? [05:47]
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#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your daily routine. How can you incorporate a moment of praise into your day, similar to how you might schedule time for prayer? [01:49]
2. Think of a recent challenge or trial you faced. How might viewing it as an opportunity for praise change your perspective or response? [05:00]
3. The sermon encourages personal loyalty in praise. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate this loyalty in your daily life? [08:33]
4. Consider the idea of God as "my God." How does this personal connection affect your relationship with Him, and how can it deepen your praise? [11:51]
5. The sermon speaks of eternal adoration. How can you begin to practice this eternal perspective in your current worship habits? [43:26]
6. Identify a mundane task you do regularly. How can you transform this task into an act of worship through praise? [05:47]
7. If you have been negligent in praise, what steps can you take to make it a more consistent part of your spiritual practice? [01:13]
Devotional
Day 1: The Happy Duty of Daily Praise
Praise is not just an optional part of our spiritual journey; it is a vital practice that should be as consistent as prayer. Daily praise is an act of justice and gratitude, acknowledging the blessings and grace that God bestows upon us. It transforms our burdens into opportunities for worship and prepares us for our eternal home, where praise will be our constant activity. By engaging in daily praise, we create an atmosphere of contentment and joy, sanctifying even the most mundane tasks. This practice aligns our hearts with the heavenly chorus, making praise a rehearsal for the everlasting hallelujahs we will sing in heaven. [01:49]
Psalm 92:1-2 (ESV): "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night."
Reflection: What is one mundane task you can transform into an act of worship through praise today?
Day 2: Praise as a Mark of True Adoption
Genuine praise is a sign of true adoption as children of God. It lifts us above life's trials, creating an atmosphere of contentment and joy. Praise sanctifies our daily tasks, making them acts of worship. As we praise, we acknowledge God's sovereignty and goodness, recognizing that our relationship with Him is not just about receiving blessings but about expressing our gratitude and love. This act of praise is a privilege and a mark of our identity as God's children, allowing us to experience His presence in a profound way. [04:43]
Romans 8:15-16 (ESV): "For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!' The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God."
Reflection: How can you intentionally create an atmosphere of praise in your home or workplace today?
Day 3: Personal Loyalty in Praise
Our praise should be a personal commitment, acknowledging God as our King. By extolling Him with sincerity, we align our hearts with His sovereignty and goodness. This personal loyalty fuels our worship, allowing us to experience a deeper connection with God. As we face life's challenges, we are called to echo David's resolve: "I will extol thee, my God, O King." This commitment to praise is not just a duty but a heartfelt expression of our devotion and loyalty to God, recognizing His rightful place as the ruler of our lives. [08:50]
1 Chronicles 29:11 (ESV): "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all."
Reflection: In what specific ways can you demonstrate personal loyalty to God through your praise today?
Day 4: The Intimacy of "My God"
Embracing God as "my God" deepens our praise. This intimate relationship allows us to extol Him with sincerity and devotion, recognizing His personal involvement in our lives. When we acknowledge God as "my God," we are not only expressing our faith but also our personal connection to Him. This intimacy fuels our worship, enabling us to praise Him with a heart full of gratitude and love. It is through this personal relationship that we find strength and comfort, knowing that God is actively involved in every aspect of our lives. [11:51]
Psalm 63:1 (ESV): "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."
Reflection: How can you cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy with God in your daily praise?
Day 5: Eternal Adoration
Praise is not just for the present; it is a preparation for eternity. As we resolve to praise God daily, we pledge eternal adoration, blessing His name forever and ever. This commitment to praise is a reflection of our hope and anticipation of the eternal worship we will experience in heaven. By practicing joyful thanksgiving, adoring reverence, and wondering love, we align our hearts with the heavenly chorus. This eternal perspective on praise encourages us to live with a sense of purpose and devotion, knowing that our praise today is a foretaste of the everlasting worship we will offer in eternity. [43:26]
Revelation 5:13 (ESV): "And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!'"
Reflection: How does the promise of eternal praise influence your perspective on worship today?
Quotes
It strikes me that to fail in Praise Is as unjustifiable as to fail in prayer. I shall leave it with your own heart and conscience when you have asked and answered the question, to see to it in the future that far more of the sweet frankincense of Praise Is mingled with your daily oblation of devotion. [00:01:46]
Praise is an act which is preeminently characteristic of the true child of God. The man who does but pretend to piety will Fast twice in the week and stand in the temple and offer something like prayer, but to praise God with all the heart, this is the mark of true adoption. [00:04:16]
What would lift us so much above the trials of Life? What would help us to Bear the burden and heat of the day so well as songs of praise unto the most high? The soldier marches without weariness when the band is playing in spiriting strains. Let us try the animating power of hymns of Praise. [00:05:02]
Besides, Brethren, unless we praise God here, are we preparing for our Eternal home? There all is praise. How can we hope to enter there if we are strangers to that exercise? This life is a preparatory school, and in it, we are preparing for the high engagements of the perfected. [00:06:19]
Note that the psalmist also in this first sentence praises the Lord by a present personal appropriation of God to himself by faith. I will extol thee my God. That word my is a drop of Honey. My God is as high a note as an angel can reach. What is another man's God to me? [00:11:42]
Observe that David is firmly resolved to praise God. My text has four I Wills in it. Frequently it is foolish for us poor Mortals to say I will because our will is so feeble and fickle, but when we resolve upon the praise of God, we may say I will and I will. [00:13:45]
Every day will I bless Thee. I will not do it now and have done with it. I will not take a week of the year in which to praise you and then leave the other 51 weeks silent, but every day will I bless thee. All the year round will I extol my God. [00:32:59]
Today it becomes us to sing of the mercy of yesterday. The waves of love as well as of time have washed us up upon the shore of today, and the beach is strewn with love. Here I find myself on a Sunday morning exalting because another six days work is done. [00:34:50]
If we cannot praise God on any one day for what we have had that day, Let Us Praise Him for tomorrow. It is better on before. Let us learn that quaint verse and a new song is in my mouth to Long lived music set Glory To Thee for all the grace I have not tasted yet. [00:37:34]
I cannot tell what I shall do, but I know this: I want no other Heaven than to praise God perfectly and eternally. Is it not so with you? A heart full of Praise Is Heaven in the bud. Perfect praise is heaven full-blown. Let us close this discourse by asking Grace from God. [00:49:48]
As long as God is, he will be worthy to be praised. Another point is also clear: David believed in the immortality of the Soul. He says I will praise thy name forever and ever. That truth was very dimly revealed in the Old Testament, but David knew it right well. [00:44:17]
The dead cannot praise God, and God is not the god of the dead but of the living. Among the living, we are numbered through the grace of God, and we know that we shall live because Jesus Lives. When Death Shall come, it shall bring no destruction to us. [00:45:17]
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