Why don’t we sing to God with joy if God is with us? If you are going to worship the name of Your creator, don’t you do it with good will, to let people who praise God understand that it is because He has always been good.
Let us praise God also because even though we are dejected, falling apart, we will not die because His grace and His power keep us and sustain us always.
If you will not give a voluntary worship to God, then do not do that sacrifice that will not please God. God deserves the best of all His creation, do everything with love for the glory of God.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Psalm 100:1
The previous verse urges us to sing to God with great joy, all of us who are on earth are His creation, let us sing to Him with joy, do not sing just because someone tells us, that is not the attitude, what is the attitude actually? Do it well from the heart, a grateful heart that exalts God to give a good testimony of His real facts.
Sing to Him boldly, sing to the God who lives forever, willingly worship Him, because He is God, and without Him we would be nothing. In your difficulty just exalt your God and He will deliver you from all bitterness, beautify His throne with your praise, sing the greatness of His power and majesty with your joy, express how wonderful it is to speak of His Holy Name for the whole generation, and with your joy through you, those who have not known Him will know God and they will can also sing to God.
True worship is not born from obligation, routine, or external pressure, but from a sincere understanding of who God is and what He has done for us. When we recognize His faithfulness, even in moments when life seems overwhelming, praise becomes a natural response. It is easy to praise when everything goes well, but genuine worship is revealed when, despite pain or uncertainty, we still lift our voices and acknowledge His sovereignty.
Many times, we allow our emotions or circumstances to silence our praise. We feel weak, discouraged, or unworthy, and we forget that God does not ask for perfection, but for truth in our hearts. A song sung through tears can be just as powerful as one sung in celebration. God sees the intention behind every word, every note, and every expression of worship that comes from a broken yet trusting heart.
Joyful praise does not mean ignoring reality or pretending that difficulties do not exist. On the contrary, it is a declaration of faith that acknowledges that God remains in control above every circumstance. When we choose to praise Him in the midst of trials, we are proclaiming that His promises are greater than our fears and that His presence is more real than our pain.
Our worship also serves as a testimony to those around us. When others see believers praising God with sincerity and joy, even during hard times, they are confronted with a faith that cannot be explained by human strength alone. Praise becomes a living message that speaks of hope, restoration, and the transforming power of God’s love.
Therefore, let us worship God freely and willingly, not to be seen or heard by men, but to honor the One who gave us life and salvation. Let our praise be constant, sincere, and full of gratitude. When worship flows from a joyful and humble heart, it glorifies God and draws others closer to Him, fulfilling the purpose for which we were created.