His Praise

His Praise

The verb “praise” in the Bible is synonymous to words like acclamation, exultation, and admiration. The prophet Habakkuk writes that God's praise "fills the earth” (Hab. 3:2) and one version even adds that His praise fills "every corner" of the earth. 

During years of battling depression, I used pen and paper to pour out my questions, my sadness, even my anger to God. Truthfully, the focus was mostly on me and my struggles, not on God. But a change occurred when I began to daily exult, admire, and acclaim Him.  As I praised Him as Mighty Conqueror, He emerged as that victorious warrior in my life. When I exulted Him as Sovereign Lord, he revealed Himself as wise ruler. And as I sang praise of Him being Compassionate Friend, He demonstrated Himself as one closer than a brother who is full of love and understanding.

My praise to Him did not (and does not) increase His reputation, raise His significance or change Him in any way. Praise changes ME, filling every corner of my heart and soul! So when I offer more descriptive words to highlight God's wonderful attributes, I am simply using what already belongs to Him – the vocabulary of highest praise!

His praise becomes my praise!

© 2014 Lana Gray