“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.”

Today, we're talking about the power of PRAISE, like in the Bible in Psalms 63:1-4.

Have you ever felt so happy and grateful that you just wanted to shout and sing? That's what praise is all about! When we praise God, we're telling Him how much we love Him and how thankful we are for all He's done for us. You can do this by yourself or with others. When you go to church, you can see people gathered to praise Him together.

In Psalms 63:1-4, King David expresses his deep desire for God. Just like someone in a dry and weary land thirsts for water, David thirsts for God. David has seen God's power and glory! That's why he praises God with all his heart, lifting up his hands and glorifying Him. Nothing is better than God's love for us.

Let's pray:
Dear God, thank you for your love and goodness in our lives. Help us to praise you with all our hearts, just like King David did. May our praise bring joy to your heart and honor to your name. In Jesus' name, amen.

Materials Needed:
•Wooden dowels * (15 or more inches long)
•Rectangular pieces of colorful fabric (about 10x15 inches)
•Glue or tape
•Decorative materials (stickers, markers, etc.)

*Tip (you can use sticks instead of dowels)

Instructions:
•Take a rectangular piece of fabric and decorate it. Write words like "Praise God" or "Sing Praise" Draw fun shapes on it.
•Let it dry.
•Glue or tape the shorter edge of the fabric to the top of the wooden dowel. (if you used glue, let it dry)

*If you have multiple flags, repeat the process for each one.

Grab your Praise Flag. Wave them as you sing and dance to songs of praise to God! Praising God is a joy, love, and thankfulness for Him. Praise God with all your heart! You'll feel Him your life!

All that you have and all that you are comes from God! Thank God for all He gives you by giving back some of your time, your talents, and your treasures! Pick a non-profit and donate towards a cause you care about!

Did you know that God has a purpose just for you? No matter what scary things you go through – No matter how small you feel at times – God sees you! He made you for MORE!