PSALM 34:1 NKJV

I will bless the Lord at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul shall make its boast in the Lord;

The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

And let us exalt His name together.

2 CHRONICLES 20:14-15 AMP

14 Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph. 15 He said, “Listen carefully, all [you people of] Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: ‘Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

VS. 21-22

21 When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in their holy (priestly) attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Praise and give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy andlovingkindness endure forever.” 22 When they began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were struck down [in defeat].

1. PRAISE BRINGS GOD ON THE SCENE.

PSALM 22:3 AMP

But You are holy,

O You who are enthroned in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered].

2. PRAISE FEEDS YOUR FAITH AND STARVES YOUR FEARS

LAMENTATIONS 3:41 NASB

We raise our heart [a]and hands

Toward God in heaven;

PSALM 92:1 NKJV

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;

JEREMIAH 32:17 ESV

17 ‘Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.

3. PRAISE POINTS OUT ALL THE THINGS I DO HAVE, INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON WHAT I DON’T

PSALM 149:1-4 msg

1-4 Hallelujah!

Sing to God a brand-new song,

praise him in the company of all who love him.

Let all Israel celebrate their Sovereign Creator,

Zion’s children exult in their King.

Let them praise his name in dance;

strike up the band and make great music!

And why? Because God delights in his people,

4. PRAISE GETS ME OUT OF GRUMBLING AND INTO GRATITUDE

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 NKJV

in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

PSALM 63:4 ESV

So I will bless you as long as I live;

in your name I will lift up my hands.