March 29
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PRAISE THE LORD
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!3 Praise him, sun and moon,
Praise him, all you shining stars! 4 Praise him, you highest heavens,
And you waters above the heavens!5 Let them praise the name of the LORD!
For he commanded and they were created.6 And he established them forever and ever;
He gave a decree, and it shall not pass away. 7 Praise the LORD from the earth,
You great sea creatures and all deeps, 8 fire and hail, snow and mist,
Stormy wind fulfilling his word! 9 Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds!
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and maidens together, old men and children!
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted;
His majesty is above earth and heaven. 14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
Praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the LORD! -Psalm 148:1-13
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Crosswalk.com suggests some Hebrew words for praise that every Christian should know. “Hallah” means to boast, brag, or rave about God even to the point of appearing foolish. “Yadah” is to worship with extended hands. Raising the hands is a sign of surrender. “Tehillah” means to sing or to laud. “Todah” means to shout with a loud voice but it includes an attitude of gratitude for God’s promised deliverance even while we are still in need. “Shabach” also means to shout or to address in a loud tone. “Hallelujah” is the spontaneous outcry of one who is excited about God.
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ADORATION: Hallelujah to the Only True God. He is worthy of all praise and worship.
CONFESSION: Forgive me each time I become lukewarm in praising you Lord.
THANKSGIVING: Thank you for an opportunity to give you the laud you deserve.
SUPPLICATION: May all creation bow down and give praise to the loving God we have.
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REFLECTION
• How do you give praise to the Lord?
• How is worship and praising God a manifestation of humility and surrender?