20 Ways To Praise the Lord

Praising God is not optional.  "Sing to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and praise his holy name (Psalm 30:4)."

Yet many Christians seem to struggle in this area.  They don't sing when the church sings.  Or if they do, there is very little passion or enthusiasm or joy in their songs and words.  Maybe they haven't been taught how to praise the Lord. 

To help you grow in praising the Lord, take a look at this list of 20 ways we are commanded to praise the Lord.  All of these are taken from the book of Psalms.

1. Praise God continually (at all times).  Ps 34:1
2. Praise God with your whole heart.  Ps 111:1
3. Praise God all your life.  Ps 146:2
4. Praise God in songs.  Ps 30:4
5. Praise God in the assembly of God's people.  Ps 22:22
6. Praise God forever.  Ps 30:12
7. Praise God with musical instruments.  Ps 33:2
8. Praise God all day long.  Ps 35:28
9. Praise god with joyful lips.  Ps 63:5
10. Praise God with joyful shouts to God.  Ps 66:1
11. Praise God by making His praise glorious.  Ps 66:2
12. Praise God with thanksgiving.  Ps 69:30
13. Praise God by telling about his wondrous works.  ps 105:2
14. Praise God with the whole of your being.  Ps 108:1
15. Praise God fervently.  Ps 109:30
16. Praise God from the rising of the sun to its setting.  Ps 113:3
17. Praise God with an upright heart.  Ps 119:7
18. Praise God every day.  Ps 145:2
19. Praise God with a new song.  Ps 149:1
20. Praise God with dancing.  Ps 149:3

Praise isn't just for church gatherings, it is for everywhere.  Praise is not casual and laid back, it is enthusiastic and celebratory.  Praise is not just for some people, it is for everyone.  It is not just for Sundays, it is for every day.  Praise is not just for good days, it is for good and bad days.

From now on, when the church gathers, even if it is only gathering online due to the coronavirus, throw your whole heart, soul, mind, and strength into praising the Lord.  He is worthy to be praised by you, and you are wired to praise Him.