Every Breath, A Praise

Friday, September 25

Psalm 150:3-6 (NKJV)
“Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!”

Devotion

This week, Pastor Franklin explored the spiritual significance and transformative power of worship. Worship is a spiritual weapon used to launch attacks against darkness, much like a warship in physical combat. God does not want believers to worship blindly but to understand why and how they praise.
God calls us to praise Him in His sanctuary, praise Him with musical instruments, praise Him with our mouths, and praise Him for His “exceeding, excellent greatness.” Psalm 150 gives us a beautiful picture of worship. It mentions the trumpet, harp, tambourine, dancing, strings, flutes, and cymbals. Different instruments, different sounds, but they all have one purpose: to praise the Lord.
God is not looking for a particular kind of voice or a perfect performance. He is looking for a heart that will praise Him. Praise Him With Everything You Have.
Sometimes we praise Him when everything is going well. But true worship also happens when we are going through difficulties. We may not understand what God is doing, but we can still say, “Lord, I praise You because You are good. You are faithful. You are still God.”
So today, don’t hold back your worship. Lift your hands. Open your mouth. Sing. Pray. Dance. Worship Him with whatever God has given you.
We have a reason to praise Him more than anything else. We have been redeemed by His blood. Do not praise Him ignorantly. Worship Him with your whole strength, because He is worthy of our praise. Magnify the Lord and exalt His mighty name.
Every breath is another opportunity to praise Jesus.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,Thank You for the gift of life and for every breath You have given me. Help me to make praise a lifestyle, not just a response to good circumstances. When I understand what You are doing, help me praise You. When I don’t understand, help me praise You anyway. Let worship rise from my heart in every season, and may my life continually magnify Your name. You are worthy of all my praise. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

God has given each of us a unique voice, gifts, and expressions of worship. Don’t compare your praise to someone else’s. Use what God has given you—your voice, your hands, your words, your time, and your life—to intentionally honor Him today.

Resources

• Worship changes our perspective, strengthens our faith, and draws us closer to God. Watch “Worship Is a Big Deal to Me” and be inspired to praise Him in every season!
• You have a gift—and God has a purpose for it! Don’t keep it on the sidelines. Use your gifts and skills to worship the Lord, bless others, and make a difference! Find a Serve Team today!