Praise As Our Constant Anchor. Psalm 108:1-8

Praise as our Constant Anchor Psalm 108:1-8

Good Morning

Please stand with me and hold up your Bible.

Say this with me.

This is my Bible.

I am what it says I am.

I can do what it says I can do.

Today, I will learn more of the Word of God.

The never ending, everlasting Word of God.

I will never be the same.

I will never be the same.

In Jesus name.

Praise as Our Constant Anchor*

Open your Bible to Psalm 108 and say, “Amen” when you are there.

Psalm 108 begins with a bold declaration: My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul.

Here, King David sets an example that inspires us to make praise not just an occasional response, but a *constant anchor* in our lives.

Praise is a powerful expression of faith, especially when life seems uncertain. David’s commitment to praising God didn’t depend on his circumstances; it flowed from a deep trust in who God is.

Today, let’s dive into this psalm to understand how we, too, can hold fast to praise as a lifestyle.

1. Praise is a Choice, Not Just a Reaction

David opens the psalm with a declaration that he will praise God “with all [his] soul.” This isn’t just a fleeting feeling but a determined choice.

It’s easy to praise God when life is good, but what about when life gets tough?

David, who faced enemies, betrayal, and hardship, chose praise as his default response.

There’s power in making praise a decision rather than a reaction. Think about the circumstances you’re facing right now.

Are you letting them dictate your praise? Or are you choosing to praise despite them?

When we choose praise, we’re choosing to trust that God is already working—even when we can’t see it.

Think of praise as the compass that keeps us pointed toward God no matter what storms arise. When we praise, we don’t let our emotions take the lead; we let faith rise up within us.

2. Praise as a Declaration of Trust in God’s Faithfulness

In verses 4-5, David’s words swell with a powerful conviction: “For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”

Here, David reminds us that God’s love and faithfulness are vast, eternal, and unchanging. When we praise, we remind ourselves of who God is—not just what He can do for us.

When you’re tempted to worry or fear, shift your focus through praise. Praise is a declaration that God’s character is enough to see us through.

Are you facing a situation that feels impossible?

Through praise, declare that God’s love and faithfulness are higher than the heavens, covering every need, fear, and question in your life.

Imagine standing in a valley, surrounded by towering mountains. Praise lifts your eyes from the ground below to the skies above. God’s faithfulness is like those mountains—immovable, enduring, and all-encompassing.

3. Praise Aligns Us with God’s Purposes

David’s desire in verse 5 is for God to be exalted above all the earth. This is a beautiful shift. In the midst of his personal troubles,

David is still focused on God’s glory. Praise draws us out of our own narrow view and aligns us with God’s greater purpose.

When we surrender in praise, we let go of our limited perspective and invite God’s perfect plan to unfold.

Let’s ask ourselves: are we willing to surrender in praise and allow God’s purposes to shape us?

Praise opens our hearts to His work, transforming our focus from what we want to what God is doing.

Praise is like adjusting a camera lens. When we praise, we shift from a zoomed-in view of our problems to a wide-angle view of God’s bigger plan. Suddenly, things that seemed overwhelming are placed in the context of His power and purpose.

There’s a remarkable story about a missionary couple who served for decades in a remote region. Day after day, they toiled without visible results—no conversions, no churches planted. Yet they continued to praise and trust God’s timing. Years later, new missionaries arrived and found a group of believers who had secretly held onto the teachings that couple had shared. Those seeds, watered by years of unseen praise and prayer, had taken root.

This story shows us that praise has a ripple effect.

When we faithfully praise, even in silence, God moves in ways beyond our imagination.

Our praise today plants a seed that God will grow in His perfect timing.

We just need to be faithful and trust in Him.

Today, God is inviting us to make praise our constant anchor.

It’s an invitation to say, “Lord, I trust You no matter what.”

Whether you’re in a season of joy or struggle, let praise be the steady ground beneath your feet.