Monday, October 6 I prayed, and Jehovah granted my petition that I asked of him.​—1 Sam. 1:27.

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Monday, October 6

I prayed, and Jehovah granted my petition that I asked of him.—1 Sam. 1:27.

 

In an awe-inspiring vision, the apostle John saw 24 elders in the heavens worshipping Jehovah. They praised God, acknowledging that he is worthy to receive “the glory and the honor and the power.” (Rev. 4:10, 11) Faithful angels also have a multitude of reasons to praise and honor Jehovah. They are in heaven with him and have come to know him well. They see his qualities revealed in what he does. As they observe Jehovah in action, they are moved to praise him. (Job 38:4-7) We too want to include praise to Jehovah in our prayers, expressing what we love and appreciate about him. As you read and study the Bible, try to identify the qualities manifested by Jehovah that especially appeal to you. (Job 37:23; Rom. 11:33) Then tell Jehovah how you feel about those qualities. We can also praise Jehovah for acting in our behalf and in behalf of our entire spiritual family.—1 Sam. 2:1, 2. w23.053-4 ¶6-7

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Praise isn’t filler in prayer — it’s the heartbeat. Angels see His glory firsthand; we glimpse it in care, forgiveness, creation. Tell Jehovah what you love about Him — let gratitude become worship

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The size of your praise determines the size of your perspective.

[Jones Nogueira]

We also want to praise Jehovah in our prayers, telling him why we admire and respect him.

 

Commentary: Praising Jehovah is an expression of love and a recognition of his greatness. The 24 elders and the angels show that true praise comes from those who know God well. As we meditate on Jehovah's qualities and his actions on behalf of his people, we are naturally moved to honor him in prayer, just as Hannah did with gratitude and humility.

 

Practical Lesson: Include sincere praise in your daily prayers, mentioning the qualities of Jehovah you most admire. When you study the Bible, highlight those qualities and reflect on how Jehovah has acted in your life and in the lives of your brothers and sisters. This habit will strengthen your faith and deepen your friendship with him.