Something that we should keep in mind when praising God, is that we should praise him without thinking about the benefits we are going to have, because God already knows everything we need. Too often our hearts approach worship as if it were a transaction, as though our songs, prayers, or acts of devotion were meant to persuade Him to give us something in return. But true praise is not bargaining with heaven; it is a sincere response to who God is. He is sovereign, wise, and loving beyond measure, and He does not need reminders about our necessities. Before we speak, He already knows our struggles, our fears, and our hopes. Therefore, when we worship, our focus should not be on ourselves, but entirely on His greatness and His holiness.
It is better to worry because His name is honored and glorified day after day. Sometimes we see many people eager to receive a miracle or something that they have been waiting for from the Lord. This desperation of some people is because they do not trust the Lord, they only care about the problem they have. Instead of resting in His promises, they become anxious and impatient, believing that everything depends on their own effort or timing. Yet the Lord calls us to faith, not fear. When we trust Him, we understand that even delays have a purpose and that His plans are always perfect. Our praise should come from confidence in His character, not from pressure to obtain quick answers.
The blessing of Jehovah is the one that enriches, and does not add sadness to it. His blessings are not like the temporary gains of this world that often come with worry, pride, or emptiness. What God gives brings peace to the heart and contentment to the soul. Even when material things are few, the presence of God fills life with joy that cannot be purchased. When He blesses, there is no hidden sorrow attached, no regret, no fear of losing it. His gifts are good and perfect, flowing from His fatherly love toward His children. Remembering this helps us to praise Him sincerely, knowing that whatever He provides is exactly what we truly need.
Every day let’s focus more on exalting His glorious name, no matter what problems come. God must always be praised, for His good works, for His might, and for all that is above us, below us, and even in the deepest. Praise God. Whether the day is filled with success or difficulty, His worthiness does not change. Circumstances rise and fall, but God remains constant. When storms surround us, praise becomes an act of faith that declares He is still in control. When everything goes well, praise becomes an act of gratitude that recognizes He is the source of every good thing. In both sorrow and joy, our lips should confess His name with reverence and thanksgiving.
1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Psalm 148:1-9
The most advisable thing is to remember how good God is and not about the problems we have every day. He has to be praised above all, His name placed on all peoples as Psalm 148 tells us. Here He is sending us to worship God. Everything that exists, wherever we are, let us worship His holy name, because of things beset us every day, God will take care. The psalmist reminds us that not only humanity praises Him, but all creation joins this chorus. The heavens, the stars, the mountains, and even the winds obey His command. If all creation honors its Creator, how much more should we, who have received His mercy and salvation, lift our voices in gratitude and awe.
Let’s do this and our lives will change, we praise His name, as we said earlier. Let us praise not for the benefits we will get from Him, but because every day He renews His mercies toward us. That’s why we praise. Each morning is evidence of His grace, another opportunity to walk in His love and faithfulness. Even when we fail, He forgives. Even when we are weak, He strengthens us. These daily mercies are more than enough reason to worship. Praise shapes our hearts, shifting our attention away from complaints and toward thanksgiving. When we live with this attitude, our entire perspective changes, and we begin to see life through the lens of God’s goodness.
9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 148:9-14
Clearly this is a mandate, that all His saints worship Him alone, that they exalt wherever they are. All praise God, tribe, nation, youth, children, maidens, elders, princes, judges, and all the kings of all the earth raise their voice giving glory power and majesty to the God who lives and reigns for ever and ever. No one is excluded from this call to worship. From the greatest ruler to the smallest child, every person is invited to acknowledge His supremacy. When the whole world recognizes His authority and lifts His name high, true unity is found. May our lives reflect this command daily, becoming living testimonies that point others to the eternal King, whose praise endures forever.