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"Praise The Lord" by Joshua Royal: Shifting Our Focus Back to God


Time flies, and distractions are constantly entering our lives, sometimes to the point that we forget about God. Oops!! It may not be what we intended, and sometimes all it takes is a song to help us to refocus. Joshua Royal's "Praise The Lord" is that kind of song, and it came from a real moment where Joshua needed to shift his focus back to God. "Praise the Lord" is joyful and upbeat, with great lyrics and worship vibes. Joshua sings, "When I wake up in the morning // I will join in your creation song again," setting the tone for a day filled with praise and thankfulness. 

Joshua Royal - Praise The LordThe song reminds us that there is always a reason to praise, regardless of our circumstances: "Even if I'm in the valley // Let there be a sound of joy flow from my lips." So, get up, lift your hands and dance! You can praise Him to celebrate your deliverance or praise Him just to simply acknowledge His presence. "You're the Lord of my deliverance // You have broken every chain," He is the source of true freedom! 

May we highlight God's majesty, "All the heavens sing your glory // Every star you hung is calling out your name," because "Letting go is not your nature // You will leave the 99 to chase thy one." We can count on His love, a love that never fades. We may know "That it's good to praise the Lord." 

So, go ahead and let this song inspire you to sing along.

(Related scripture: Psalm 34:1; Psalm 145:1-3; Luke 15:4-5)

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