Imagine winning an awesome prize, getting a brand-new video game, or scoring the game-winning goal in soccer. You’d probably want to jump up and down, cheer, and tell everyone you know about it! When something super cool happens, shouting out your excitement comes naturally. But did you know we have something even better than a new toy or a sports win to cheer about every single day?
That big reason to cheer is God! Praise is really just a fancy word for telling God how awesome He is and how much we love Him. God is bigger, stronger, and more loving than anything else in the entire world. Even when we have a bad day or things don’t go our way, God never changes. He is always good, and He wants us to make praising Him a daily habit!
Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord at all times.
Praising God isn’t just something we do for a few minutes at church on Sunday. You can praise God anywhere—while you’re eating breakfast, riding the bus, or playing at recess! It’s as simple as thanking Him for the sunny weather, singing along to a worship song, or whispering a quick “Thank you, God!” when you’re having fun with your friends.
Here’s a life hack for your heart: whenever you feel sad, bored, or upset, try switching your focus to praise. Ask yourself, “What is one awesome thing God has done for me today?” When you start counting your blessings, your whole attitude shifts to joy. Let’s make it our daily mission to show Jesus’ love by giving Him the praise He deserves all week long!
Talk About It
- What is the absolute coolest or most exciting thing that has happened to you this week?
- What is our main Bible verse for today, and where can you find it in the Bible?
- Parents, when you were kids, what was something that always made you jump up and down with excitement?
- When you’re having a super tough day at school or with your siblings, why is it sometimes hard to praise God, and how can Jesus help you do it anyway?
- What is one practical way your family can pause and praise God together every day this week?