Title: Enter His Gates: A Devotional on the Power of Praise.

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“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” – Psalm 100:4
Devotion: Psalm 100 is a jubilant call to worship, a reminder that praise is not just a Sunday activity—it’s a lifestyle of acknowledging who God is and what He’s done. From the first verse to the last, this psalm overflows with joy, gratitude, and reverence.
Praise Is Our Posture
Worship is more than music or words; it's the posture of a heart that recognizes the greatness of God. Psalm 100:1 urges us to "shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth." This is an invitation to everyone, everywhere, to express wholehearted praise—not out of duty but delight.
Worship Anchors Our Identity
Verse 3 reminds us: “Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his.” In a world that often tries to define us, worship realigns us with the truth—we belong to God. When we worship, we anchor ourselves not in shifting circumstances but in His unchanging character.
Gratitude Leads the Way
The psalm teaches us that we enter God's presence through thanksgiving. Gratitude softens our hearts and sharpens our perspective. Even in difficult seasons, choosing to thank God shifts our focus from what we lack to all we've been given.
Faithfulness Worth Celebrating
The final verse resounds with a timeless truth: “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Worship connects us to the faithfulness of God that spans across time—it roots us in a legacy of grace that doesn’t run out.
Reflection:
As you begin your day, take a moment to pause and praise. What are you grateful for? What aspects of God’s character stir awe in your heart? Praise is the key that opens the door to deeper intimacy with Him.

©Dr Joel Olanrewaju, you can reach me at gbemide09@gmail.com to share your thoughts. Please send this devotional to your contacts. Shalom. 

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