Interesting Green: Reflection - Psalm 150

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 150, "A Lesson in Praise", Page 192.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Writer

PHOTO: Psalm 150

Praise the Lord.

Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,
praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord.

A Lesson in Praise

Psalm 150 is not only a beautiful expression of praise, it's also a lesson in praising the Lord. It tells us where to praise, why we're to praise, how we're to praise, and who should offer praise.

Where do we praise? In God's "sanctuary" and "mighty heavens" (Psalm 150:1). Whenever we are in the world is a proper place to praise the One who created all things.

Why do we praise? First, because of what God does. He performs "acts of power." Second, because of who God is. The psalmist praised Him for "his surpassing greatness" (Psalm 150:2). The all powerful Creator is the Sustainer of the universe.

How should we praise? Loudly. Softly. Soothingly. Enthusiastically. Rhythmically. Boldly. Unexpectedly. Fearlessly. In other words, we can praise God in many ways and on many occasions (Psalm 150:3-5).

Who should praise? "Everything that has breath" (Psalm 150:6). Young and old. Rich and poor. Weak and strong. Every living creature. God's will is for everyone to whom He gave the breath of life to use that breath to acknowledge His power and greatness.

Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever.
- Julie Ackerman Link

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Psalm 150

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Praise the Lord.
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A Lesson in Praise

Psalm 150 is not only a beautiful expression of praise, it's also a lesson in praising the Lord. It tells us where to praise, why we're to praise, how we're to praise, and who should offer praise.

PHOTO: Psalm 150 is not only a beautiful expression of praise, it's also a lesson in praising the Lord. It tells us where to praise, why we're to praise, how we're to praise, and who should offer praise.
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Where do we praise? In God's "sanctuary" and "mighty heavens" (Psalm 150:1). Whenever we are in the world is a proper place to praise the One who created all things.

PHOTO: Where do we praise? In God's "sanctuary" and "mighty heavens" (Psalm 150:1). Whenever we are in the world is a proper place to praise the One who created all things.
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Why do we praise? First, because of what God does. He performs "acts of power." Second, because of who God is. The psalmist praised Him for "his surpassing greatness" (Psalm 150:2). The all powerful Creator is the Sustainer of the universe.

PHOTO: Why do we praise? First, because of what God does. He performs "acts of power." Second, because of who God is. The psalmist praised Him for "his surpassing greatness" (Psalm 150:2). The all powerful Creator is the Sustainer of the universe.
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How should we praise? Loudly. Softly. Soothingly. Enthusiastically. Rhythmically. Boldly. Unexpectedly. Fearlessly. In other words, we can praise God in many ways and on many occasions (Psalm 150:3-5).

PHOTO: How should we praise? Loudly. Softly. Soothingly. Enthusiastically. Rhythmically. Boldly. Unexpectedly. Fearlessly. In other words, we can praise God in many ways and on many occasions (Psalm 150:3-5).
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Who should praise? "Everything that has breath" (Psalm 150:6). Young and old. Rich and poor. Weak and strong. Every living creature. God's will is for everyone to whom He gave the breath of life to use that breath to acknowledge His power and greatness.

PHOTO: Who should praise? "Everything that has breath" (Psalm 150:6). Young and old. Rich and poor. Weak and strong. Every living creature. God's will is for everyone to whom He gave the breath of life to use that breath to acknowledge His power and greatness.
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Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever.
- Julie Ackerman Link

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Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Psalm 150 - A Lesson in Praise
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 150, "A Lesson in Praise", Page 192.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Writer

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Reference

[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 150, "A Lesson in Praise", Page 192.

Links

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Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV

Psalm 150:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20150%3A1&version=NIV

Psalm 150:2 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20150%3A2&version=NIV

Psalm 150:3-5 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20150%3A3-5&version=NIV

Psalm 150:6 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20150%3A6&version=NIV