GO AHEAD .... MAKE SOME NOISE!!

GO AHEAD .... MAKE SOME NOISE!!

APRIL 27,  2026

Psalm 150

1 Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty firmament!
2 Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
3 Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
4 Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
5 Praise him with clanging cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!

Praise the LORD! Where?

“...in his sanctuary.” But don’t picture just a church building. God’s “sanctuary” shows up wherever you notice Him. It might be in your backyard looking up at the sky, walking along the river, or on a day trip to Point Pelee National Park. It can be while you’ve got music on doing chores, sitting quietly with a cup of coffee, or gathered with others in worship. Basically, wherever your heart becomes aware of God—that’s the place to praise.

Praise the LORD! Why?

“...for his mighty deeds, according to his surpassing greatness!” In other words—because God has been good, and still is. Think about it: rain that helps things grow, a beautiful sunrise, the sound of a newborn baby, the endless questions kids ask as they figure out the world. Think about healing that comes through doctors and nurses, or comfort that shows up through a friend at just the right time. God’s goodness is everywhere once you start paying attention.

Praise the LORD! How?

Honestly? Don’t hold back. Make some noise. Sing, clap, play music—whatever you’ve got. Praise isn’t meant to be stiff or quiet all the time. It’s a real, joyful response to a real, living God. So let it show.

Praise the LORD! Who?

“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!” If you’re breathing, you’re included. Every breath is a reminder that life is a gift. So today, take a moment to notice that—and let your life become part of the praise. Not just in what you say, but in how you live, how you treat people, how you give thanks.

Let’s Pray

God, help us slow down today. Help us actually notice what’s around us—the good, the beautiful, the everyday gifts we usually miss. Remind us to breathe, to look, to listen. And then move us to respond—with joy, with gratitude, with the way we live. Let our whole lives point back to you.
Amen.