Praise, without a doubt an extremely important part in any Christian service, since it is a moment to express through music our gratitude towards God, for what He has done for us, and this is something that we must do spontaneously, since we were created to worship God and that the great purpose of meeting is to give glory to God.
From the very beginning of Scripture, we see that worship is deeply connected to the identity of God’s people. Praise is not something invented by modern churches or worship teams; it is rooted in the biblical narrative as a natural response of humanity to the Creator. Music, singing, and joyful expression have always been instruments through which God’s people have acknowledged His sovereignty and goodness.
Praise is not simply a musical segment placed at the beginning of a service, nor is it a routine that must be fulfilled before the sermon begins. Rather, it is a spiritual expression that flows from a heart that recognizes the greatness, faithfulness, and mercy of God. When we gather as a church, praise should not feel forced or mechanical, but should be a natural response to the grace we have received daily.
Unfortunately, in many places praise has been reduced to a program element, something that people endure rather than embrace. When this happens, the essence of worship is lost, and praise becomes disconnected from personal devotion. True worship cannot be confined to a schedule; it is meant to overflow from a living relationship with God.
In some congregations it seems an endless battle to have to ask the brothers in the moment of praise to stand up to worship God, to raise their hands, to sing, to say glory to God, etc. Should this be so? Of course not, since if we meet is to worship God and we do not need to be pressured to do something that we are supposed to do out of gratitude.
This situation often reveals a deeper issue, not with music or leadership, but with the spiritual disposition of the heart. When praise becomes something that requires constant encouragement, reminders, or emotional stimulation, it may indicate that worship has been misunderstood as an external act rather than an internal conviction. True worship does not depend on a song style, tempo, or atmosphere, but on a heart surrendered to God.
The psalmist said:
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.Psalm 100:4
A true worshiper enters through the doors of the house of the Lord with the mentality of praising God, thanking Him for the work that He continues to do in us, for His inexhaustible love, for His mercies, do not we have much so What to give thanks?
When we understand that praise is not optional but essential, our perspective changes completely. We no longer see worship as something we wait for others to initiate, but as something we personally bring before God. Gratitude becomes the fuel of our praise, and our worship is no longer limited to songs but extends to our words, attitudes, and actions.
That is why we must create a worshiper mentality in the parishioners, to know that for that purpose we are going to the temple, and surely this way you will not have to tell anyone to stand or sing, because their mentality will be that of a true worshiper.
Developing this mentality requires teaching, example, and personal devotion. Worship begins long before we step into the church building. It starts in our private prayer, in our daily gratitude, and in our obedience to God. When believers cultivate a lifestyle of worship throughout the week, corporate praise becomes a joyful continuation rather than an obligation.
We need to be spontaneous worshipers, to recognize what we have been created for and to fill the throne of God with our praise.
May every gathering be marked by hearts that are ready, willing, and eager to worship God freely, not because someone asks us to, but because our souls cannot remain silent before His goodness and faithfulness.