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1 Samuel 17:32–33 “Don’t worry about this Philistine,” David told Saul. “I’ll go fight him!” 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

3 Things The Giants Of Life Want You To Believe

1. Giants want you to believe there’s no way God can do big things through your life

1 Samuel 17:33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”” (NLT)

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)

2. Giants want you to believe that you can’t win

1 Samuel 17:33 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (NKJV)

3. Giants want you to believe that you don’t have what it takes

1 Samuel 17:33 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

3 Steps To See God Do Ridiculously Big Things In Your Life

1. You must keep believing in spite of what you see and hear

1 Samuel 17:34 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, (NLT)

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV)

2. You must never forget what God has done for you in the past

1 Samuel 17:34-35 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, 35 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. (NLT)

3. You must understand battles always precede breakthrough

1 Samuel 17:35-36 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. 36 I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! 37 The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!” (NLT)

2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, (NKJV)

4 Ways We Must Fight As A Church:

1. Ridiculous prayers

2. Ridiculous faith

3. Ridiculous commitment

4. Ridiculous generosity

1 Samuel 17:32–33 “Don’t worry about this Philistine,” David told Saul. “I’ll go fight him!” 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

3 Things The Giants Of Life Want You To Believe

1. Giants want you to believe there’s no way God can do big things through your life

1 Samuel 17:33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”” (NLT)

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)

2. Giants want you to believe that you can’t win

1 Samuel 17:33 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (NKJV)

3. Giants want you to believe that you don’t have what it takes

1 Samuel 17:33 33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” (NLT)

3 Steps To See God Do Ridiculously Big Things In Your Life

1. You must keep believing in spite of what you see and hear

1 Samuel 17:34 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, (NLT)

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV)

2. You must never forget what God has done for you in the past

1 Samuel 17:34-35 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, 35 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. (NLT)

3. You must understand battles always precede breakthrough

1 Samuel 17:35-36 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. 36 I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! 37 The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!” (NLT)

2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, (NKJV)

4 Ways We Must Fight As A Church:

1. Ridiculous prayers

2. Ridiculous faith

3. Ridiculous commitment

4. Ridiculous generosity

LUKE 8:1-3 He continued according to plan, traveled to town after town, village after village, preaching God’s

kingdom, spreading the Message. The Twelve were with him. There were also some women in their company

who had been healed of various evil afflictions and illnesses: Mary, the one called Magdalene, from whom

seven demons had gone out; Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s manager; and Susanna—along with many others

who used their considerable means to provide for the company. (MSG)

GOD ALWAYS USES PEOPLE TO FULFILL HIS PLANS

HELP WANTED

MATTHEW 4:18-20   One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two

brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a

living.  19  Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”  20  And they

left their nets at once and followed him. (NLT)

EPHESIANS 2:10 God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in

the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing. (MSG)

ACTS 13:36 “ Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried

with his ancestors and his body decayed. (NIV)

HANDS OPEN

MATTHEW 20:28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a

ransom for many.” (NLT)

MATTHEW 25:34-36   “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father,

inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.  35  For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was

thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.  36  I was naked, and you

gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ (NLT)

MATTHEW 25:40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my

brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ (NLT)

WHEN YOU LIVE AN OPEN-HANDED LIFE GOD WILL KEEP YOUR HANDS FULL

HEARTS SOFT

MATTHEW 9:35-38 Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places,

reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked

out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a

huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!” (MSG)

IF OUR HEARTS ARE NOT MOVED WITH COMPASSION, OUR HANDS & FEET WILL NOT MOVE TO ACTION

HISTORY ACCEPTED

LUKE 8:1-3 He continued according to plan, traveled to town after town, village after village, preaching God’s

kingdom, spreading the Message. The Twelve were with him. There were also some women in their company

who had been healed of various evil afflictions and illnesses: Mary, the one called Magdalene, from whom

seven demons had gone out; Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s manager; and Susanna—along with many

others who used their considerable means to provide for the company. (MSG)

YOUR PAST WAS ALWAYS A PART OF GOD’S PLAN

LUKE 8:1-3 He continued according to plan, traveled to town after town, village after village, preaching God’s

kingdom, spreading the Message. The Twelve were with him. There were also some women in their company

who had been healed of various evil afflictions and illnesses: Mary, the one called Magdalene, from whom

seven demons had gone out; Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s manager; and Susanna—along with many others

who used their considerable means to provide for the company. (MSG)

GOD ALWAYS USES PEOPLE TO FULFILL HIS PLANS

HELP WANTED

MATTHEW 4:18-20   One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two

brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a

living.  19  Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”  20  And they

left their nets at once and followed him. (NLT)

EPHESIANS 2:10 God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in

the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing. (MSG)

ACTS 13:36 “ Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried

with his ancestors and his body decayed. (NIV)

HANDS OPEN

MATTHEW 20:28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a

ransom for many.” (NLT)

MATTHEW 25:34-36   “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father,

inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.  35  For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was

thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.  36  I was naked, and you

gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ (NLT)

MATTHEW 25:40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my

brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ (NLT)

WHEN YOU LIVE AN OPEN-HANDED LIFE GOD WILL KEEP YOUR HANDS FULL

HEARTS SOFT

MATTHEW 9:35-38 Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places,

reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked

out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a

huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!” (MSG)

IF OUR HEARTS ARE NOT MOVED WITH COMPASSION, OUR HANDS & FEET WILL NOT MOVE TO ACTION

HISTORY ACCEPTED

LUKE 8:1-3 He continued according to plan, traveled to town after town, village after village, preaching God’s

kingdom, spreading the Message. The Twelve were with him. There were also some women in their company

who had been healed of various evil afflictions and illnesses: Mary, the one called Magdalene, from whom

seven demons had gone out; Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s manager; and Susanna—along with many

others who used their considerable means to provide for the company. (MSG)

YOUR PAST WAS ALWAYS A PART OF GOD’S PLAN

Ways to Praise

Genesis 4:1-5 - Now Adam[a] had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the Lord’s help, I have produced[b] a man!” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel.

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. 4 Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, 5 but he did not accept Cain and his gift. NLT

Matthew 15:8-9 - “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ NIV

1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. NIV

1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. NIV

8 Ways to Praise

1. We praise God with singing.

Psalm 47:6 - Sing praises to God, sing praises to our King, sing praises. NIV

2. We praise God by lifting our hands.

Psalm 63:4 - I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.  NIV

3. We praise God by clapping our hands.

Psalm 47:1 - Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.  NIV

4. We praise God with instruments.

Psalm 150:2-5 - 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. NIV

5. We praise God with shouting.

Psalm 100:1-2 - Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. NLT

6. We praise God with dancing.

Psalm 149:3 - Let them praise his name with dancing. NIV

7. We praise God by bowing before Him.

Psalm 95:6 - Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.  NIV

8. We praise God with our lives.

Romans 12:1 - And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. NLT

Ways to Praise

Genesis 4:1-5 - Now Adam[a] had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the Lord’s help, I have produced[b] a man!” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel.

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. 4 Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, 5 but he did not accept Cain and his gift. NLT

Matthew 15:8-9 - “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ NIV

1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. NIV

1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. NIV

8 Ways to Praise

1. We praise God with singing.

Psalm 47:6 - Sing praises to God, sing praises to our King, sing praises. NIV

2. We praise God by lifting our hands.

Psalm 63:4 - I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.  NIV

3. We praise God by clapping our hands.

Psalm 47:1 - Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.  NIV

4. We praise God with instruments.

Psalm 150:2-5 - 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. NIV

5. We praise God with shouting.

Psalm 100:1-2 - Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. NLT

6. We praise God with dancing.

Psalm 149:3 - Let them praise his name with dancing. NIV

7. We praise God by bowing before Him.

Psalm 95:6 - Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.  NIV

8. We praise God with our lives.

Romans 12:1 - And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. NLT

Exodus 20:24 (NLT) Build for me an altar made of earth, and offer your sacrifices to me—your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats, and your cattle. Build my altar wherever I cause my name to be remembered, and I will come to you and bless you.

Significance of Altars

• Altars were built for future generations – our kids need to see

• Altars were built to take territory for a deity – our altars make spiritual conquest

• Altars were built in significant moments - so I don’t forget

• Altars were built to sacrifice something on – wherever there’s an altar, there’s sacrifice

1. Build altars in moments of transition

2. Build altars in moments of truth

3. Build altars in moments of tragedy

Job 1:20 (NLT) Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.

4. Build altars in moments of trial

5. Build altars in moments of triumph

Exodus 17:14-15 (NLT) After the victory, the Lord instructed Moses, “Write this down on a scroll as a permanent reminder, and read it aloud to Joshua: I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” 15 Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”).

How do you build an altar?

1. Tear down idols

2. Build an altar of earth

3. Prepare a sacrifice

Exodus 20:24 (NLT) Build for me an altar made of earth, and offer your sacrifices to me—your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats, and your cattle. Build my altar wherever I cause my name to be remembered, and I will come to you and bless you.

Significance of Altars

• Altars were built for future generations – our kids need to see

• Altars were built to take territory for a deity – our altars make spiritual conquest

• Altars were built in significant moments - so I don’t forget

• Altars were built to sacrifice something on – wherever there’s an altar, there’s sacrifice

1. Build altars in moments of transition

2. Build altars in moments of truth

3. Build altars in moments of tragedy

Job 1:20 (NLT) Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.

4. Build altars in moments of trial

5. Build altars in moments of triumph

Exodus 17:14-15 (NLT) After the victory, the Lord instructed Moses, “Write this down on a scroll as a permanent reminder, and read it aloud to Joshua: I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” 15 Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”).

How do you build an altar?

1. Tear down idols

2. Build an altar of earth

3. Prepare a sacrifice

Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things

rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:7   Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to

eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”  (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:14   Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. (NIV)

1 John 5:21   Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (NIV)

Matthew 15:8-9 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9  They worship me

in vain; their teachings are merely human rules. (NIV)

Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. (NIV)

Psalm 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! (ESV)

Psalm 103:1 O my soul, bless GOD. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! (The Message)

Psalm 103:1   Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. (NLT)

11 Reasons You Should Worship And Praise God With Your Whole Heart

1. You should worship and praise God because He forgives all your sins

Psalm 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, (NIV)

Psalm 103:11-12 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear

him; 12  as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (NIV)

Luke 7:47   “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love.

But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” (NLT)

2. You should worship and praise God because He heals you

Psalm 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, (NIV)

3. You should worship and praise because he rescues you

Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, (NIV)

4. You should worship and praise God because He gives you good things

Psalm 103:5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

(NIV)

James 1:17   Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly

lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (NIV)

5. You should worship and praise God because he renews your strength

Psalm 103:5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

(NIV)

6. You should worship and praise God because He is full of righteousness and justice

Psalm 103:6 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. (NIV)

7. You should worship and praise God because He is gracious to you

Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (NIV)

8. You should worship and praise God because He is merciful to you

Psalm 103:10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. (NIV)

Lamentations 3:22–23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;

23  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (ESV)

9. You should worship and praise God because He blesses your children and grandchildren

Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his

righteousness with their children’s children (NIV)

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

(NIV)

10. You should worship and praise God because He is Lord of all

Psalm 103:19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. (NIV)

11. You should worship and praise God because God commands you to worship him

Psalm 103: 20-22 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his

word. 21  Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22  Praise the Lord, all his

works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. (NIV)

Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things

rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:7   Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to

eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”  (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:14   Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. (NIV)

1 John 5:21   Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (NIV)

Matthew 15:8-9 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9  They worship me

in vain; their teachings are merely human rules. (NIV)

Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. (NIV)

Psalm 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! (ESV)

Psalm 103:1 O my soul, bless GOD. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! (The Message)

Psalm 103:1   Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. (NLT)

11 Reasons You Should Worship And Praise God With Your Whole Heart

1. You should worship and praise God because He forgives all your sins

Psalm 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, (NIV)

Psalm 103:11-12 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear

him; 12  as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (NIV)

Luke 7:47   “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love.

But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” (NLT)

2. You should worship and praise God because He heals you

Psalm 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, (NIV)

3. You should worship and praise because he rescues you

Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, (NIV)

4. You should worship and praise God because He gives you good things

Psalm 103:5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

(NIV)

James 1:17   Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly

lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (NIV)

5. You should worship and praise God because he renews your strength

Psalm 103:5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

(NIV)

6. You should worship and praise God because He is full of righteousness and justice

Psalm 103:6 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. (NIV)

7. You should worship and praise God because He is gracious to you

Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (NIV)

8. You should worship and praise God because He is merciful to you

Psalm 103:10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. (NIV)

Lamentations 3:22–23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;

23  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (ESV)

9. You should worship and praise God because He blesses your children and grandchildren

Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his

righteousness with their children’s children (NIV)

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

(NIV)

10. You should worship and praise God because He is Lord of all

Psalm 103:19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. (NIV)

11. You should worship and praise God because God commands you to worship him

Psalm 103: 20-22 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his

word. 21  Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22  Praise the Lord, all his

works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. (NIV)