Isaiah 43:21(KJV)
This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
Understanding plays a crucial role in fulfilling one’s destiny. The absence of understanding inevitably leads to misuse and mismanagement. Our foundational scripture confirms that the primary purpose of human existence is to worship and praise God. Praising God is fulfilling the fundamental reason for our existence on Earth. Our lives cannot attain their full potential without acknowledging and praising our Creator. As God created us for Himself, our lives possess a divinely ordained purpose to reflect His glory. Embracing the profound truth that God intentionally designs us for His purposes should deeply instill a profound sense of gratitude and joy. This perspective can positively influence our daily lives, particularly during challenging circumstances. It is written in Psalm 150:6, “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” We are created to praise God, and as long as we are ready to do so, God will continue to supply us with the breath of life. Every living soul owes God the unfinished debt of praise. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praise of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” When we live to worship and serve God, we make Him the sole reason for our existence.
Praise serves as a spiritual force linking humanity to the miraculous nature of God. Our innate reaction to the grace, love, and redemption from God should manifest as praise. John 4:23 says, “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” True worship is a heart that is truly after God, pursuing God, and continually longing for God. Praise is not just what we sing; it is the value we show, display, and demonstrate for our Creator. It is about the demonstration of gratitude and appreciation to the Almighty. Praise is about the declaration of the goodness of our God in thanksgivings and testimonies. As we praise God, He will turn our battlefield into a harvest field. He will give us supernatural victory in battle (2 Chronicles 20:21). As we praise Him, He will become a weapon of vengeance and judgment against the enemy (Psalms 149:6). If we make praising God our focus, He will open every closed door in our lives (Acts 16:25-26). When we release to God the praise that is meant for Him, the Earth will also release the portion that is meant for us. In other words, our response to God in praise determines the Earth’s response to us in supplies (Psalms 67:5-7). As we praise Him, He will restore, preserve, protect, defend, provide, intervene in all our situations, and heal all our sicknesses and diseases.
Beloved, true worship and praise are beyond singing, dancing, or lifting up hands in church; it is a chase after God, total surrender to Him, and being open to Him. Learn to maintain an attitude of praise and thanksgiving as a child of God. Decide to praise the Lord at all times and in all situations and desist from the lifestyle of murmuring, grumbling, and complaining. Paying the debt of praise is endless because praise continues even in eternity in Heaven. Today, make God your most important priority in life and don’t forget to open your mouth and heart to do what God has created you for. Praise! Let the Presence of God be your greatest addiction and attraction in life in this new season and beyond. As you yield yourself to true worship and praise, I see God overwhelming you with His glory in Jesus’ Name. Remember, by living a life of praise, you become a witness to others of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
O LORD, help me to praise You at all times. Baptize me with the Spirit of praise in Jesus’ Name.