Ways to praise

Clapping is another way to make a joyful noise before our Maker, “Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!” Psalm 47:1 1)      Kneeling shows submission to God.  Psalm 95:6 reads, “Come let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” ESV Lifting hands one of the most popular ways people show honor to God.  1 Kings 8:54 Solomon raised his hands to God,” he arose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had knelt with hands outstretched toward heaven.” ESVView the list ยป
1)      David danced before God, there is a sense of freedom in expression joy through movement! Psalm 149:3 ESV “Let them praise His name with dancing.” 

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Every Sunday morning millions gather together in their respective houses of worship to praise God. Have you ever noticed that people use many different means to show their love and worship to God? There are those who move and groove, some who quietly sit in adoration, and others who raise their hands in abandonment.

In christian circles there have been many debates over what authentic worship looks like. People should not look on the outward appearance to judge if someone is truly worshiping God, but unfortunately many do. That being said, there are biblical descriptions of the various ways that people have praised God, especially in the Psalms. This is not to say that these are the only ways to worship God, however the following is a list of the most common avenues that people use to corporately worship.

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  • 1)      David danced before God, there is a sense of freedom in expression joy through movement! Psalm 149:3 ESV “Let them praise His name with dancing.” 
  • Lifting hands one of the most popular ways people show honor to God.  1 Kings 8:54 Solomon raised his hands to God,” he arose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had knelt with hands outstretched toward heaven.” ESV
  • 1)      Kneeling shows submission to God.  Psalm 95:6 reads, “Come let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” ESV 
  • Clapping is another way to make a joyful noise before our Maker, “Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!” Psalm 47:1
  • Meditating is not just for those who sit in circles and hum. Psalm 119:48 “I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love and I will meditate on your statutes.” 
  • Singing might be the obvious answer, but it is most definitely scripturally supported as well! Psalm 100:2 “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” Psalm 13:6 “I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” 
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Candice Parascando is a passionate worship leader at Crossroads Church in Staten Island. Being a Christian for 20 years, she loves God, and desires to share her faith with anyone who will listen!

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