“Praise him for his acts of power, praise him for his magnificent greatness.” (Psalm 150:2 MSG)
Praise is defined as the act of expressing approval or admiration. We praise each other for various reasons.
Flattery is insincere praise. It is often used as a form of manipulation. It isn’t difficult to ingratiate oneself with others by stroking their ego. Unfortunately, many of us confuse flattery with praise. We even use worship as a tool to influence God to do our will.
Praise can be a form of encouragement. It provides us an opportunity to fortify and build up others who have extraordinary qualities and behavior. Praising and thanking God reminds us of His power and greatness, thus bolstering our own faith.
Praise allows us to give honor where it is due. It allows others to know we recognize and appreciate them--that we don’t take them for granted. As we notice the wonder of God’s ways, praise wells up inside us naturally. Expressing these emotions is the purest way to honor and worship God.
Lord, I praise you.
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