A good gospel song (a song of praise and worship to the Lord ) puts the world back into perspective. Praise and worship songs can bring me to tears, but they always bring me into God’s presence, fill me with joy, and bring me peace.
It was one of those days when I needed a “hug” from God. My husband had put on a CD of Southern Gospel music. The first couple of songs were story songs. Good songs and I enjoyed them, but no “hug.” Then came “the” song. The words were words of worship and praise.
Songs of praise and worship to the Lord put the world back into perspective. Praise and worship songs can bring me to tears, but they always bring me into God’s presence, fill me with joy, and bring me peace.
Praise and worship bless God and acknowledges His mercy and grace. Praise and worship acknowledge the magnificence of God — His righteousness, beauty, power, perfection and sacrifice; His creation and His protection of and provision for us. Praise and worship prepare us to receive what the Holy Spirit has to say to us.
Praise and worship increase our faith, strengthens and comforts us and prepares us for the battles we face daily in the world. Praise and worship are powerful. God lives in the praises of His people. So, if you really want to experience the presence of God, praise Him.
Bible Verses — Blue Letter Bible
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. (Psalm 22:3)
But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. (Psalm 59:16)
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. (Psalm 63:3-4)
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. (Psalm 71:23)
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. (Hebrews 13:15)