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This week’s story comes from the book of Psalms. The book of Psalms is in the Old Testament and is a collection of songs, praises and poems speaking to or about God. The psalms were written throughout the time period of the Old Testament, and many were written by King David.
God is always worthy of our praise. Even nature knows to praise our God! Read Luke 19:36-40 to learn more about the importance of praising God.
What did Jesus say would cry out if the people did not praise Him? (The answer is in verse 40.)
How can you give God your praise today?
There are many ways we can praise God! A couple of ways include praising Him through music (Psalm 147:1), praising Him by serving with gladness (Psalm 100:2) and thanking Him when we talk to Him through prayer (Philippians 4:6).
Psalm 150 calls for every breathing thing to praise the Lord. We are God’s creation, and He loves us. He desires a relationship with us. He does not need our praise; but He, our Creator, is deserving and worthy of our praise. As His children, we should want to praise Him.
Psalm 145 is known as an acrostic poem. You can make your own acrostic. Here’s how:
Write or type the words, P-R-A-I-S-E at the top of a piece of paper. For each letter that makes up the word praise, write down something you would like to thank God for that starts with that letter.
Take another look at Psalm 145:1-7. As you read through the passage again, carefully read what David says about God’s greatness being passed from generation to generation. Think about how that statement is true.
Ask a Christian who is older than you if they can share how they’ve seen the greatness of God in their life.
