Praise and worship songs have the power to transform your life. When you sing these songs, you’re not just singing—you’re praising God, and you’re worshiping Him.
You’ve probably heard praise and worship music before—it’s everywhere. But what does it mean? What does it do for us? And how can we make sure that when we sing those songs, we’re doing it right?
We’ll explore these questions in this blog series. In our first post, we’ll discuss the history of praise and worship music, as well as its role in Christianity today.
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Praise and worship praise songs can help you to praise God in a very heartwarming way. Below are the top 10 List of Praise & Worship music – A list to rock your praise, shouted out for the greatness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Praise and Worship Songs are songs of supernatural spiritual significance. Praise and worship music has been a landscape changer to many people of all ages. Now, with the advent of YouTube, you can now listen to Christian praise and worship praise songs besides listening to your local praise and worship station.
The best praise and worship praise songs get you singing along, worshipping the Lord and focusing on him in the church. Here are some of the best praise songs from 2011 to 2015.
Praise and worship praise songs are songs that are sung in churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other places of worship. The purpose of these songs is to praise God or another divine being. They are usually sung by a congregation in unison but can also be performed by a soloist or ensemble.
Some common styles of praise and worship music include gospel music and contemporary Christian music. These styles tend toward uplifting lyrics that express joy and gratitude. Other popular styles include classical hymns and contemporary Christian rock.
Worship leaders often use praise and worship songs to help people center their thoughts on God during worship services. The lyrics encourage listeners to focus on their relationship with God rather than on themselves or their problems.
Many churches have regular times during the week when they sing praise and worship songs together as a group. These times may be held before Sunday services or during Bible study sessions; some congregations even have special events devoted entirely to singing such music together as one community (such as church camp).
Praise and worship songs are uplifting, encouraging and inspiring. They often feature a call-and-response format that encourages the listener to participate in singing and praise.
The first recorded praise song was “Shout to the Lord”, written by Darlene Zschech in 1994. This song has been covered by many artists, including Hillsong Church, Jeremy Camp and Matt Redman.
Not only is “Shout to the Lord” a great example of praise music, it’s also one of the most popular songs ever written!
Praise and worship prayer
I worship You, Lord and King of Kings.
I worship You, Lord and King of Kings.
I will lift up my heart to You, O Lord my God, in the morning and I will direct it towards Your name all day long.
Lord God Most High, I will walk with a perfect heart before Your presence because this is what You require from me – that I walk in purity before You at all times; that I do not stray from what pleases You but do everything according to Your commands. For only then can I please You and glorify Your name for eternity!
I exalt Your name above all names, Lord.
I exalt Your name above all names, Lord.
Jesus is the name above every other name: Lord of Lords, King of Kings; seated at the right hand of the Father; all authority in heaven and on earth.
He is the only way to God (John 14:6). He came down from heaven (John 3:13-17). He died for our sins. He was buried and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). We must receive Him by faith as our Savior because apart from Him we are lost (John 14:6).
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You are my only and highest goal in life.
You are my only and highest goal in life. My life’s goal is to know You more intimately, serve You with everything that I am, and bring glory to Your name. All that I am belongs to You.
You alone are my treasure.
“You alone are my treasure.”
- God is the most important person in your life. Do not put any other person or thing above Him, including yourself.
- When you put God first in your life, He will reward you with blessings and give to you even more than what you could ask for (Matthew 7:7).
- Worship of God is an act of obedience that glorifies Him and makes us worthy of His love and acceptance (Hebrews 12:28).
I have found no satisfaction in anything that the world has to offer me.
I have found no satisfaction in anything that the world has to offer me.
There is no peace in the world.
No joy in the world.
No love in the world.
No forgiveness in the world.
No hope in the world.
My heart’s desire is to know You more intimately and to serve You with everything that I am.
Dear God, my heart’s desire is to know You more intimately and to serve You with everything that I am. Only then will I be able to fulfill the purpose for which You have created me.
I pray Father, that you will give me the strength and ability to do what it takes in order to seek after You wholeheartedly in your word and in prayer. Help me to overcome every obstacle that stands between us so that our relationship can continue growing stronger every day until we meet again someday soon when we get old and gray!
I want to bring glory to Your name.
You could bring glory to God by being a witness and/or giving thanks. You can also live according to God’s will, live a holy life, share the Gospel and pray.
You could be a good steward of what the Lord has given you and use it for His purpose.
You could be an example of Christ in this world so people know Him more personally and intimately than ever before!
Hallelujah! Praise be to God!
The word Hallelujah is a Hebrew word that means “praise God.” The word hallelujah is used to express praise and thanks to God.
In the Bible, it appears in Psalms 113-118, which are called “Hallel” in Hebrew because they are sung during Passover meals including leaving Egypt. They also appear in Daniel 3:52 as part of a prayer by Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego after they were thrown into the fiery furnace. And in Revelation 19:1-6 where it’s part of a vision given by an angel about what would happen at Jesus’ return on earth (the Second Coming).
My soul praises you, Lord!
The soul, also known as the spirit or heart, is that which animates us. It’s the essence of who we are, our most important part. The soul is what makes us human. Our emotions, will and intellect all stem from this source of life within us.
When we die, our bodies decay and decompose but our spirits continue on in the afterlife (or “the next life”). The Hebrew word for spirit is ruach which means “breath” or “wind.” In Genesis 2:7 it says “the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. So both human beings were created by God through his own breath [ruach].
I was created by Him, in His image, for His purpose!
You were created by God, in His image, for His purpose! Your purpose on earth is to bring glory to God.
God has a plan for your life and it’s time you learn more about Him! He wants you to serve Him with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength. Not only that but He also wants you to praise and worship Him with all of your life!
Don’t just sit back idly while others do the work that only YOU can do: go out into the world today and make a difference in this world one person at a time through prayer.
All that I am belongs to Him, so praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise and worship prayer
All that I am belongs to Him, so praise God from whom all blessings flow! (1 Corinthians 10:31)
He has blessed us with everything we have, and He is the source of all good things. The Bible says that “every good gift” comes from above (James 1:17). He is the source of our salvation. Without His grace and mercy, we would be lost without hope; but because of His love for us—and our willingness to accept that love—we have been saved by Jesus Christ and given eternal life by His grace alone.
God has also given us strength through His Holy Spirit so that we can live in this world as servants of Christ Jesus (Romans 8:15-16). We are able to do anything for which He gives us strength because He loved us first (1 John 4:19).
He is worthy of praise every day!
God is worthy of praise every day! He is the creator of the universe, our savior and father, our sanctuary, peace and hope. He is also your protector. Praise God for all that he has done for you and for those who don’t know him.
Praise be to God!
Praise be to God!
God is good. God is great. Praise His name. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, praise His name, sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord and give thanks at all times for He is our rock and salvation!
Worship VS Praise – Is There Difference
You have probably heard the following descriptions drawing a distinction between praise and worship. Praise is about God, worship is to God. Praise is opening up, worship is entering in. Praise is boldly declaring, worship is humbly bowing in the presence of a Holy God. Praise applauds what God has done, worship is honoring God for who He is. So is there a difference between Worship vs Praise?
There is definitely a lot of truth in these succinct descriptions. Some people would emphatically claim that praise is always associated with singing loudly to faster songs, clapping, dancing, celebrating, and thanksgiving; and worship is kneeling, bowing, singing softly, lying prostrate, eyes closed lost in reverie.
But is this too simplistic? I personally don’t see the lines drawn so clearly. Remember, we should be stalwart in guarding sound doctrine, but when things aren’t spelled out for us in scripture we shouldn’t be dogmatic. Without marked direction and discernable definitions, we need to approach humbly and be comfortable with a little mystery. Although the lines may be blurred distinguishing between praise and worship, and as much as we like the nice, neat package of saying praise looks like this and worship looks like that, I don’t think scripture bears the distinction.
Praise is simply lavishing encouragement upon someone for what they have accomplished, saying or writing good things about someone or something, or expressing approval. We can praise anyone or anything.
The English word “worship” comes from two Old English words: weorth, which means worth, and scipe (or ship), which means quality or condition. So, worth-ship is the quality of having worth. Whatever we devote our time and energy to is what or who we worship. When we worship God, we are ascribing worth to Him and proclaiming that He alone is worthy. Worship is not always quiet and contemplative. Whether we think, imagine, sing, dance, clap, speak, whisper or shout about how awesome our God is, worship should be reserved exclusively for Him. “Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” (Psalm 29:2)
When discussing the difference between praise and worship we shouldn’t assume that praise is exclusively one thing and worship is another. If anything, praise seems to be a subset of the worship. When we praise God for what He has done, this leads to praising Him for who He is. The question is at what point did praise turn into worship? Maybe it was part of worship all along.
A skillful and wise worship leader incorporates both praise and worship in such a way that it is seamless, provokes a response and invites participation. Using skill, sensibility, and tact is important too. Obviously, you don’t want to interrupt a sweet rendition of Amazing Grace with a screaming guitar solo, a shout or loud clapping. It’s about timing as much as anything
10 Bible Verses for Offering Praise to God
Psalm 98:1-4
Psalm 98:1-4
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Psalm 99:1-5
The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.
Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!
The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!
Psalm 100:1-5
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 105:1-2
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Psalm 145
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them. The Lord preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Praising God through Proclamation
Hebrews 13:15
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Live to Praise God
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Colossians 3:12-17
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.