Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. (Psalm 100:1-5)   Psalm

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. (Psalm 150:1)   The praise mentioned here in Psalm 150:1  isn't a whisper or a whimper; it’s a praise that bursts from your spirit. The word used is halal , which means to praise, boast, shine, celebrate, or praise with enthusiasm . Halal  praise isn't cautious, it doesn't hold back, and it isn't concerned with being dignified.This praise doesn’t ask, “Is this too much?” It’s a praise t

And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. (Genesis 22:5)   Genesis 22 is the first place where the word “worship”  appears in the English Bible. Notice Abraham wasn’t walking to the front of a stage during a slow song. Worship does not initially appear in a context of singing or celebration but in a moment of complete surrender. Abraham wasn’t offering God a song; he was bringing his s