Praise

I was recently looking up encouraging bible verses to put in prayer cards for some of my friends.  I came across this excerpt from a book by Nancy DeMoss (I have just finished reading another book by Nancy and got a lor out of it).  I really liked her comments about praise and have decided that maybe I should read her book 'A Place of Quiet Rest'.  I'll let you know what I think of the book when I have read it.  If anyone has read it, tell me what you thought of it. . .

 "I will bless the Lord at all times:

His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
Psalms 34:1

Praise is an expression of faith and an act of the will. It is not based on how we feel.

"Every day I will bless Thee;

and I will praise Thy name for ever and ever."

Psalms 145:2

Praise is not a response to our circumstances, which constantly fluctuate. Praise is a response to the goodness and love of God who never changes.

"By [Jesus] therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,

that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name."

Hebrews 13:15

Praise demonstrates faith that God is bigger and greater than any circumstance we may be facing.

One of the ways I love to praise God is with my music

"My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed:

I will sing and give praise."

Psalm 57:7

Praise is a ministry to God. Praise is first and foremost for God, not for us. The purpose of praise is to bring Him blessing and pleasure, not to make us feel good.

"Praise the Lord, O my soul;

 all my inmost being, praise His holy Name."

Psalm 103:1

Excerpts from: A Place of Quiet Rest

by Nancy Leigh DeMoss