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God’s word has a lot to say about praise and worship. The purpose of praise and
worship—as it relates to singing, dancing, and praying—is to create an intimate space
between you and the Lord, allowing Him to speak directly to your heart in such a way
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What Are Praise and Worship?

If you ask 100 people, “What are praise and worship?” you would get 100 different
answers. This is because praise and worship are personal, uniquely touching the hearts
of believers. But you would also find a common theme in the answers—the mouth sings
what is in the heart.

Luke 6:45 reads, “… For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

Praise and worship are opportunities to speak from your heart to the heart of God.

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His power, as well as who you are as His child. Again, it reflects a connection—an
intimate space—between you and Him.
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Praise and Worship Are Also This…
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Why Are Praise and Worship Important?

A Purposeful Way to Do Spiritual Warfare
The purpose of praise and worship is to create a connection between you and the Lord.
It’s a way to do spiritual warfare, which is critical in a believer’s life. You know the enemy
prowls around like a lion waiting to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Praise and worship—done in
spirit and truth—create a protective wall around your heart.
The Bible says you overcome the enemy by the blood and the “word of your testimony.”
Praise and worship are words of your testimony—your testimony of who God is and who
you are in Him.
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Revelation 12:11

 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their
testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”

A Purposeful Way to Step into God’s Will

The Bible says to rejoice, pray, and thank God, for this is His will. Praise and worship are
ways to rejoice, pray, and thank God for what He is doing, has done, and will do.
Worship songs speak truth in their lyrics. When you join in song, the words speak to
your soul.

Many ask, “What is God’s will?” The word clearly states it is to rejoice! Worshipping and
rejoicing are often overlooked parts of doing the will of God. Furthermore, many people
receive a deeper understanding of God’s will in other areas of their lives while in praise
and worship.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

A Purposeful Way to Invite God’s Presence

Corporate praise and worship are important, and so are personal praise and worship.
God wants to hear your voice, your words, your cares, and your heart. He wants you to
enter into His presence. The Bible says God inhabits, or enthrones, in the praises of His
people.

When you magnify God, singing of His wonderous works—from creation to the cross and
into eternity—you invite Him into your life. It honors His greatness and focuses your
mind on Him, no matter the season you are walking.

Psalm 22:3

“But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.”

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10 Bible Verses About Praise and Worship

1. “O Lord, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done
wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.”— Isaiah 25:1
2. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”— Psalm 150:6
3. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.”— Psalm
28:7
4. “Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus I
will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.”— Psalm 63:3-4
 5. “I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous
works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most
High.”— Psalm 9:1-3
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6. “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope
in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”— Psalm
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7. “Then David danced before the Lord with all his might… So David and all the house
of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the
trumpet… ‘Therefore I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more
undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight.’”— 2 Samuel 6:14, 15, 21-
22
8. “Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; Make
His praise glorious. Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your works! Through the
greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. All the
earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your
name.’ Selah Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward
the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on
foot. There we will rejoice in Him.”—Psalm 661-6
9. “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness, come
before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has
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
to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His
truth endures to all generations.”— Psalm 100:1-5
10. “Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to the Lord with the voice of triumph!
For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth … Sing
praises to God, sing praises! … For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises
with understanding.”— Psalm 47:1, 6-7

Ready to Worship in Spirit and Truth?

As you have found, the purpose of praise and worship is to create an intimate space
between you and the Lord.

Praise and worship are part of God’s great design for fellowship and communion both
with the Body of Christ and with Him!

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