The Seven Words for PraiseYâdâh-to reverence or worship with extended handsHalal – To praise with vigorous foolishnessZamar – To praise with music or songTôwdâh-an expression of thanks, praise, confessionBârak-to bless GodTehillâh-to extol highlyShâbach-to address in a loud toneTehilliah (Teh-Hil-Law)To extol highly with songShabach (Sha- Bawk)To address in a loud tone or to shout praiseWhy is Singing Important?Singing raises the level of our praiseSinging reveals the depth of our praiseSinging remembers the focus of our praiseSinging brings rejoicing to our praiseHow does shouting fit into praise?Shouting displays our excitementShouting delights the heart of GodShouting declares the intent of our praiseShouting demonstrates the life in our praiseShout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise (Tehillah) glorious! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.– Psalm What happens when we sing?We sing to lift up praiseWe sing to live out our praiseWe sing to show our love for GodWe sing to lighten our burdensWe sing to lend our voices to heavenWhat happens when we shout?Our shouts show God’s gloryOur shouts show God’s goodnessOur shouts show God’s greatnessOur shouts show God’s graceWhy do we offer praise?Praise is a celebration of what God is doingPraise is a statement of what God has donePraise is an expectation of what God is going to doPraise through CommunionChrist gave Himself in serviceChrist gave Himself in selfishnessChrist gave Himself in sacrifice