P.R.A.Y. Strategy
In our P.R.A.Y. strategy, Praise tops the list of how we should approach our God. Psalm 22:3 reminds us of what praise means to both us and our God
3But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
As we make time to Praise Him, he draws near to us. The Psalmist continues in Psalm 100
1{A Psalm of praise.} Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3Know 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.
4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations.
Today can be a day of praise if we:
- Use our mouth to make joyful noises instead of grunts and groans.
- Serve Him with gladness motivated to please Him and no one else.
- Sing before Him songs of praise that draw Him near.
- Seek to know Him through His word. His word confirming that He alone is God, He alone is Creator, and we belong solely to Him.
- Giving Him thanks, praise, and blessing. May our mouths open often with Praise due His name. Psalm 29:2
- The LORD is good. LORD meaning Yaweh, the I AM. He is the self existent one. We can praise Him today because He is a God whose mercy is just like Him- everlasting! That's good news for a sinner like me. So open His Word and see His Truth; then lift up your heart and praise Him today.