“Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.” (PSALM 119:164) During automobile races, the drivers take pit stops to refuel and make adjustments on their cars. They must stop and recalibrate in order to compete and complete the race. The psalmist took regular praise pit stops, or breaks, throughout the day. We...
“Hallowed be thy name. . . thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory. . .” (Matthew 6:9, 13) In the model prayer, Jesus gave explicit instruction. Prayer should begin with praise. Note the opening words— “Our Father. . . Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew 6:9–13). Praising the Father is primary, and paves the way for further...
Biblical praise is both an entrance into God’s immediate presence and an exit from despair. Scripture is saturated with the theme of praise—it is vitally important and absolutely necessary. Praise Your Way INTO God’s Presence We are instructed to “Enter… into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4). Admission into His hallowed...