In this session, we discuss praise and worship. What does the Bible say about this important topic, and what does it mean to "minister to the Lord?"

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EXCERPT:

Thanksgiving is the gateway into God’s Presence.

Why thanksgiving? Two reasons. First, thanksgiving forces me to acknowledge God as my Creator and Sustainer. I’ve heard it said that a proud man can’t thank God, but a humble man can’t help it. If you want to enjoy God’s Presence in your life and catch His attention, start thanking Him.

Psalm 138:6 says: “Though the LORD is high, yet He has respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.” We don’t want to be afar off. We want to be near. God says in Isaiah 57, “…I dwell in the high and holy place, [and also] with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit…”

A second reason to begin with thanksgiving is this: when you thank Him in humility, He draws nears to you. God is attracted to humility. And as you keep thanking Him, a sense will arise in your heart that you’re engaging the Presence of His Spirit.

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