Praise isn’t something you do because God needs it. Praise is the overflow of enjoyment. Think about it—when you experience something amazing, like a stunning sunset or your favorite team winning, you can’t help but share it. It’s natural. The same is true with God. When you truly enjoy him, praise is inevitable.

Psalm 148 also reminds us of a humbling truth: you are not the big deal—God is. The sun, the moon, the stars, even the breath you’re taking right now—it’s all sustained by him. And even if humanity fails to praise him, creation will. Everything in the universe exists to glorify God.

So, what does it mean for you to join the praise? It’s not just about singing in church or saying “Hallelujah.” It’s about taking your intended place in the world. When you live according to God’s purpose, when you reflect his love and creativity, your whole life becomes an act of praise.

This week, pause to marvel at the world around you. Let its beauty draw you into deeper joy in God. And as you go about your days, ask yourself, “How can my life shine as praise to the Creator?”

By Pastor Tim