7 Expressions of PraiseSample

Yadah (יָדָה) – Praise with outstretched hands

“I will praise (yadah) You, Lord, with all my heart; before the ‘gods’ I will sing Your praise” (Psalm 138:1 NIV).

Yadah means “to throw out the hands” in surrender and thanksgiving. It’s not just a gesture, it’s a posture of the heart that says, “God, I trust You completely.”

Sometimes lifting your hands feels unnatural. Maybe you worry about what people will think, or you don’t feel worthy. But remember this: when you raise your hands, you’re not performing for others. You’re reaching for your Father. You’re surrendering control and saying, “I give it all to You.”

When you Yadah, you invite God into every part of your being: mind, body, and spirit. It’s a powerful expression of dependence and worship. When life feels heavy, lift your hands anyway. You’ll discover that the simple act of surrender invites God’s peace and presence into your situation.

PRAYER:

Lord, I lift my hands to You today, not because everything is perfect, but because I trust You with everything. I surrender my plans, my worries, and my heart to You. Help me give You genuine praise. In Jesus' Name, Amen.