Praise

What is praise?

• To commend; to applaud; to express approval or admiration of
• To exalt in words or in song; to magnify; to glorify
• Praise is preoccupied with who God is and what He has done
• Praise is a celebration and exhilaration
• Praise can be singing, shouting playing instruments, and dancing

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3

The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Psalm 87:2

#3 There is power in praise

#4 We are created to bring forth praise to God.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Isaiah 43:21

when to praise?

#1 Praise Him continually

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is , the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15

#2 Praise Him when our souls are at rest.

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. Psalm 32:7

#3 Praise Him in the midst of the trial

In every thing give thanks : for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18

#4 Praise Him when the trial is over

How should we praise god?

#1 Lifting our hands

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psalm 103:1

Todah: extends hands in thanksgiving

Vadah: to worship with extended hands

And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will.
Leviticus 22:29

why praise the lord?

1. We are commanded

Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Psalm 150:1

#2 He loves it.