Some of you asked for more ways to focus on praising God and increasing our Praise Vocabulary. Here are some scriptures to focus upon:
1. “Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead!"
–I Peter 1:6
2. “Be content with what you have, for God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’”
–Hebrews 13:5,6
3. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence.”
–Jeremiah 17:7
4. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
–Psalms 119:105
5. “Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.”
–Job 37:14
6. “God has poured out his love into our hearts.”
–Romans 5:5
7. “In the Lord, put your trust.”
–Psalms 11:1
8. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”
–Proverbs 3:5,6
9. “A merry heart doeth good like medicine.”
–Proverbs 17:22
10. “O, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good.”
–I Chronicles 16:34
11. “I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, and sing praises unto thy name.”
–Psalms 18.49
12. “To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”
–Psalms 30.12
13. “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay your vows unto the most High.”
–Psalms 50.14
14. “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.”
–Psalms 75.1
15. “Let us thank God for his priceless gift!”
–2 Corinthians 9.15
16. “Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.”
–Ephesians 5.4
17. “Speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and songs; sing and make music from your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God.”
–Ephesians 5.19-20
18. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
–Colossians 3.17
19. “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God.”
–I Thessalonians 5.16-18
20. “For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
–I Timothy 4.4-5