What Is The Difference Between Praise And Thanksgiving
The Mystery of Praise and Thanksgiving
I want to begin by saying praise and thanksgiving is part of worship. We praise and thank God who has been revealed to us. Our hearts have been touched and influenced by His presence. Therefore we yearn, desire and pursue God through praise and thanksgiving for the wonderful things He has done for us.
The Power of Praise
There is power in praise. That is why God inhabits in the praises of His people (Ps 22:3). Every human loves praise. People are normally attracted where they are praised and avoid any element of intimidation. Look at any leader whether it be a pastor, a president or even the local leader, he or she will join any singing group that talks about him in song and dance. Praise is the key to …show more content…
He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise’’-NIV
When you sing or praise out of a joyful heart it is acceptable before God. Don’t allow sorrow or grumbling to deny you your place in God’s presence. One of the reasons that stopped the children of Israel to reach their promised land was murmuring. They did not have joy in serving God. They saw it as a burden that they could not carry. But God saw their attitude and denied them that opportunity to possess Canaan. Caleb and Joshua had the right attitude. God was faithful to give them their inheritance in the land of Canaan.
James 1:2-8--’Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
I want to begin by saying praise and thanksgiving is part of worship. We praise and thank God who has been revealed to us. Our hearts have been touched and influenced by His presence. Therefore we yearn, desire and pursue God through praise and thanksgiving for the wonderful things He has done for us.
The Power of Praise
There is power in praise. That is why God inhabits in the praises of His people (Ps 22:3). Every human loves praise. People are normally attracted where they are praised and avoid any element of intimidation. Look at any leader whether it be a pastor, a president or even the local leader, he or she will join any singing group that talks about him in song and dance. Praise is the key to …show more content…
He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise’’-NIV
When you sing or praise out of a joyful heart it is acceptable before God. Don’t allow sorrow or grumbling to deny you your place in God’s presence. One of the reasons that stopped the children of Israel to reach their promised land was murmuring. They did not have joy in serving God. They saw it as a burden that they could not carry. But God saw their attitude and denied them that opportunity to possess Canaan. Caleb and Joshua had the right attitude. God was faithful to give them their inheritance in the land of Canaan.
James 1:2-8--’Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.