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Psalm 72:18 — “Blessed be the LORD God…”

The Psalmist begins this verse with a powerful word: “Blessed.” This word expresses deep adoration toward God. It carries the idea of kneeling, honoring, and praising Him.

True worship begins in the heart. Before it ever becomes words on our lips or actions in our lives, it starts with an attitude of adoration toward God.

A.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Our view of God shapes our worship. If our thoughts of Him are small, our worship will be small. But when we see Him as great and glorious, worship becomes the natural response of the heart.

The Psalmist clearly had high thoughts of God. His heart overflowed with reverence and admiration. He was not indifferent toward God, nor was he distant from Him. Instead, his heart was filled with appreciation and awe.

This inward attitude naturally moved to an action of adoration. The word “blessed” also carries the idea of kneeling before God. Throughout Scripture, kneeling is often connected with prayer and reverence. Daniel knelt in prayer three times a day. Paul knelt with the Ephesian believers as he prayed for them.

Kneeling reminds us of something important: God is worthy of our humility. When we recognize His greatness and our dependence upon Him, we instinctively bow our hearts before Him.

But adoration does not stop there. It eventually becomes an announcement of praise. The Psalmist openly declares, “Blessed be the LORD God.”

True worship cannot stay silent. Psalm 34:1 says, “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

When our hearts are filled with wonder, our lives will overflow with worship. And when worship fills our hearts, praise will naturally fill our lips.