Isaiah 61:10 MSG

“I will sing for joy in God, explode in praise from deep in my soul!”

We become that which we celebrate most.

“God instituted festivals and feasts. Jesus went to weddings and parties. We were made to be people who celebrate, and the focal point of our praise should always be God. When we get glimpses of His character, expressions of joy should spontaneously erupt. God is a refuge, He is generous, and He is righteous … our natural response should be celebration.” – Bill Hybels, Celebrating God

Psalm 23:1-3 NIV

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

Celebrating God…

…is essential

Philippians 4:4 NLT

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!

…is healthy

Psalm 147:1 NLT

Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

…answers the meaning of life

Colossians 3:17 NLT

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

1 Corinthians 10:31b NLT

…whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Why Sing About Him?

Psalm 145:6-7 NLT

“Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.”