Hallelujah – Garden Faith

1Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2While I live I will praise the LORD;I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.

– Psalm 146:1-2 (AMP)

Psalm 146 is part of the Hallelujah Psalms, which include psalms 146 through 150. They all begin and end with praise the Lord. Hallelujah means “praise the Lord.” The word “hallel” means “to praise,” while the last “jah” refers to God.

Praise is an acknowledgement of the goodness of God, His love for us, and His mercy and grace to us. Heartfelt praise responds to His faithfulness and expresses our gratitude to God. Praise is a reflection of our love for Him.

“Worship is an intimate and profound expression of love toward God. It connects our hearts with His presence and fills us with His joy.” – Bill Johnson

The phrase “O my soul” signifies that praise comes from deep within us, from our very soul. Our praise should be joyful, expressing our heartfelt love, respect, and affection for God.

Praise and worship help us feel a deeper connection and build a closer relationship with God.

1-2Hallelujah! O my soul, praise God! All my life long I’ll praise God, singing songs to my God as long as I live. – Psalm 146:1-2 (MSG)

Even in tough times, we can choose to praise God, as He is our hope, refuge, and strength. Hallelujah! May I spend my life worshipping and praising God.

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Lord, I praise You for Your goodness and grace. My praise rises from my soul to thank You for Your care and mercy towards me. Your love surrounds me, and I praise Your Holy Name. You are my hope and my salvation; a hallelujah rises from my heart. Like the allium flowers are gathered together, spreading outward, let us gather together, praising You and spreading Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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5Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with clashing cymbals. 6Let everything that breathes praise the LORD. Hallelujah!
Psalm 150:6 CEB

In the early spring mornings, my backyard is a natural symphony filled with birds in song. It is an uplifting start to my day. How so must the Lord feel when we awake to praise and worship Him. When we start the day with praise, adoration, and glory to God, it opens our hearts to our many blessings. No, we don’t need cymbals or even perfect songs, just love and adoration for Our Father, the Creator of earth. Hallelujah, praise the Lord! He is good!

How will you praise the Lord today, with prayer, song, glowing words, or with cymbals? Or perhaps all the above.

Prayer: Our holy, and loving Father, we thank you for your love, grace, and blessings. We adore You and praise You. You are our hope and our joy. As the bell-like campanula flowers seem to ring in a symphony of blooms, let our voices rise in a symphony of praise for You our threefold God. In Jesus’ holy name. Hallelujah! Amen.