When you spend time in prayer, do you find yourself focusing on all your needs, your concerns, and desires of your heart? Jesus can meet all your needs, and the Bible says he will give you what you want if you enjoy serving him (Psalm 37:4), right? But what about praising God?
Other than the obligatory “thanks” for all he has done that day, how much of your time with God is spent praising and just worshiping him? If you’re like most people, that’s probably not a lot.
As the Book of Revelation unfolds and describes what will happen in heaven and on earth in the last days, the people in heaven repeat “Hallelujah!” They praise God over and over for all the things he has done.
The list of things you can praise him for is endless. Step outside and praise him for the leafy green trees, clean air, and the coat you’re wearing if it’s cold. Thank him for the twinkling stars and sparkling night sky. Praise him for the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the things you have. Praise him for making you the unique person that you are. Praise him for the opportunity to be his kid.
It may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but God adores connecting with you this way. Take a few minutes and start telling God about all the stuff you love about him. He deserves a lifetime of hallelujahs!
Then I heard what sounded like a great many people, like the noise of flooding water, and like the noise of loud thunder. The people were saying: “Hallelujah! Our Lord God, the Almighty, rules. Revelation 19:6 NCV
Excerpted from Revolve™ 2009: The Complete New Testament. © 2008 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Holy Bible, New Century Version. © 2005 Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
