Day 196

Psalms 136, 146-150.  “For Who He Is”

         This is a great collection of psalms to conclude this week’s theme of praise with. Recognizing God for who He is and what He has done and will do is cause for worshipping Him with an attitude of gratitude, humility, and awe.
         Psalm 136 urges us to continually give thanks to God for who He is and what He has done.
         Psalm 146 encourages us to praise God throughout our life, and to praise Him because only He is worthy of our trust and hope.
         Psalm 147 reminds us that it is good and pleasant to praise God, and it is fitting because He is great.
         Psalm 148 informs us that when we praise God, we join the rest of creation, and we should regularly praise Him for His name alone is exalted.
         Psalm 149 exhorts us to praise Him joyfully and triumphantly.
         And Psalm 150 urges us to praise God for all He has done, and to praise Him with all that we have.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?

Bible Discussion Guide:
- What is Godly praise? How should we praise and how did David praise God?
- When do you find it difficult to praise the Lord?
- What things or events in life are you truly passionate about?
- Are you as passionate about worshipping God as you are about your favorite hobby?
- Which of the postures for worship described in the devotional on July 12th do you resonate with the most?  Which one do you resonate with the least? 
- In what ways does remembering help you to worship God?
- Can you share a particular time when God demonstrated His faithfulness to you?
- Do you find it easier to pray for others or for yourself?
- What part of life do you find difficult to bring to God in prayer?
- Is true worship just something we do on Sunday?
- Personal application:  In what ways can you incorporate worship into your everyday life?