OPEN HEAVENS FOR 19TH JUNE 2026
TOPIC: ALWAYS PRAISE GOD
MEMORISE:
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. — Psalm 147:1
READ: Isaiah 38:18-20 (KJV)
For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.
The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.
MESSAGE:
Years ago, one of my daughters was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, and the doctors told her that the only solution was to surgically remove her larynx (which is also known as the voice box). After the surgery, my wife and I visited her to pray and assure her that with God, all things are possible.
Owing to the fact that her voice box had been removed, she couldn’t speak, and the only way she could communicate was by texting. One day, I returned home from a trip, and as I got out of my car, I saw somebody rolling on the ground. It turned out to be my daughter, whose larynx had been removed and when she saw me, she said, “It’s me, Daddy; I can speak again.” I was genuinely grateful to God for restoring her voice and allowing her to sing praises to Him again.
Beloved, God gave you a voice so you could use it to praise Him. As long as you are alive, you should use your voice to praise Him continually. God deserves all your praise, and it is one sure way to get answers to your prayers.
During Hezekiah’s reign, he appointed priests and Levites to minister to the Lord. Their job was to offer praise continually at the gates of the tents of the Lord, and the first thing anybody coming to the tents would see was the priests and Levites praising God (2 Chronicles 31:2).
After a while, disaster struck, and King Hezekiah fell ill. He was so ill that God sent Prophet Isaiah to tell him that he would die. The king was devastated by the news, so he turned his face to a wall and cried out to God. He reminded God that he had walked before Him in truth and done things that were good in His sight. God heard his prayer and sent Isaiah to tell him that he would not die (Isaiah 38:1-8).
The king knew how much God loves praise; therefore, he told God that the grave could not praise him and only the living could, as we see in today’s Bible reading. Praise is always good and comely before God (Psalm 147:1).
Beloved, no matter what your circumstances are, you should praise God continually as long as you are alive. When you praise God, you are also destroying the enemy’s plans and silencing the avenger (Psalm 149:6-7). Let praise be your response to everything.
KEY POINT:
Your voice exists primarily to sing praises to God.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 78-80
HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near;
Join ye in glad adoration!Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
About RCCG and Open Heavens
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a global Pentecostal denomination founded in 1952 by Reverend Josiah Akindayomi and now led by Pastor E. A. Adeboye as General Overseer. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, RCCG has spread to over 200 countries with millions of worshippers worldwide.
Open Heavens is the daily devotional of RCCG, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. First published in 2003, it has become one of the most widely read daily devotionals in the world. Each edition includes a memory verse, Bible reading, message, prayer point, and hymn. The devotional is known for its practical, Bible-based teachings that address everyday Christian living, spiritual warfare, and faith.
The devotional for 19th June 2026 calls believers to a lifestyle of continual praise, revealing that praise is both a weapon against the enemy and the gateway to God’s presence and answers.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
Based on Open Heavens 19th June 2026 – “Always Praise God”
Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: The Daughter Who Could Not Speak
In today’s devotional, Pastor Adeboye shares a deeply personal testimony. One of his daughters was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx (voice box), and doctors said the only solution was surgical removal. After the surgery, she could not speak and could only communicate by texting.
One day, he returned home from a trip and saw someone rolling on the ground. It was his daughter. When she saw him, she said, “It’s me, Daddy; I can speak again.” Her voice had been miraculously restored.
He was genuinely grateful to God for restoring her voice and allowing her to sing praises to Him again. The lesson is clear: God values praise so much that He will restore the instruments needed to offer it.
The Purpose of Your Voice: Praise
God gave you a voice so you could use it to praise Him. As long as you are alive, you should use your voice to praise Him continually. Your voice is not primarily for gossip, complaint, flattery, or empty conversation. Your voice is a gift from God to be returned to Him in praise. Every time you use your voice to praise God, you are fulfilling your design.
God deserves all your praise, and it is one sure way to get answers to your prayers. This is not manipulation—praise to get answers. It is alignment. When you praise, you enter God’s presence (Psalm 100:4). In His presence, problems shrink, faith rises, and answers manifest.
Psalm 34:1 says, “I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Not occasionally. Not only on Sundays. Not only when you feel like it. Continually. As long as you are breathing, you have something to praise God for.
The Priestly Ministry of Praise
During Hezekiah’s reign, he appointed priests and Levites to minister to the Lord. Their job was to offer praise continually at the gates of the tents of the Lord, and the first thing anybody coming to the tents would see was the priests and Levites praising God (2 Chronicles 31:2).
Praise was not an afterthought. It was the entry point. Before anyone entered the tent of meeting, they heard praise. Before any sacrifice was offered, praise ascended. This is the model for your life: let praise be the first thing on your lips in the morning and the last thing before you sleep.
Hezekiah’s Argument: The Living Praise God
King Hezekiah fell ill, and God sent Prophet Isaiah to tell him that he would die. Hezekiah turned his face to a wall and cried out to God. God heard his prayer and added fifteen years to his life.
In today’s Bible reading, Hezekiah declared: “The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee” (Isaiah 38:18-19).
The king knew how much God loves praise. He was not bargaining with God. He was appealing to God’s love for praise. God delights in the praise of the living. Therefore, God was inclined to preserve Hezekiah’s life so that praise would continue.
Praise is always good and comely before God (Psalm 147:1). It is good for you (it lifts your spirit). It is pleasant to God (He delights in it). It is comely for believers (it fits us; it is our natural posture).
Praise as Spiritual Warfare
When you praise God, you are also destroying the enemy’s plans and silencing the avenger (Psalm 149:6-7). The high praises of God in your mouth become a two-edged sword against the enemy. Praise destroys Satan’s plans and silences the accuser.
Paul and Silas praised God at midnight in a Philippian prison (Acts 16:25-26). The result was an earthquake, chains broken, doors opened, and the jailer saved. Praise is not passive; praise is aggressive warfare. When you praise, you are not ignoring your problems; you are attacking the spiritual forces behind them.
How to Make Praise Your Lifestyle
Let praise be your response to everything. When you receive bad news, instead of panicking or fearing, respond with praise: “Lord, I praise You because You are still on the throne.” When facing a financial crisis, instead of worrying or complaining, respond with praise: “Father, I praise You for past provision and future faithfulness.” When dealing with health issues, instead of despairing, respond with praise: “God, I praise You because You are my Healer.”
Use your voice deliberately for praise. Before you speak to anyone in the morning, speak praise to God. Use your commute time to sing worship songs. Thank God audibly before eating, even in restaurants. End your day by recounting God’s goodness aloud. When you feel fear or anger rising, sing.
Warning: Do Not Wait for Perfect Circumstances to Praise
Do not wait until your problem is solved to praise God. If you wait until the money comes, you will miss the miracle that praise could have released. If you wait until the sickness leaves, you will miss the healing that worship could have activated. If you wait until you feel like it, you will miss countless opportunities to destroy enemy plans.
Praise is not a response to the miracle; it is the trigger for the miracle. Praise is not the celebration after the victory; it is the weapon that wins the victory.
The Blessings of a Praising Life
Praise brings God’s presence, for He inhabits the praises of Israel (Psalm 22:3). Praise brings victory over enemies, as Jehoshaphat’s singers won the battle (2 Chronicles 20:21-22). Praise opens prison doors, as Paul and Silas experienced (Acts 16:25-26). Praise brings answers to prayer, for we enter His gates with thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4). Praise brings healing and restoration, as Daddy Adeboye’s daughter received her voice back. Praise brings joy unspeakable, for the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Conclusion
No matter what your circumstances are, you should praise God continually as long as you are alive. Do not wait for a better situation. Do not wait until you feel like it. Praise now.
Key Point from the Devotional:
Your voice exists primarily to sing praises to God.
Action Steps
The voice audit – for one day, pay attention to everything that comes out of your mouth. Count how many words are complaint, criticism, gossip, or negativity. Count how many are praise, thanksgiving, and encouragement. Let the numbers challenge you.
The “praise before petition” challenge – for the next seven days, every time you pray, begin with five full minutes of praise before you ask for anything. Watch how your faith rises and how answers come.
The silence breaker – identify one area where you have been silent about God’s goodness (a family member who has not heard your testimony, a social media space where you could praise publicly). Break that silence this week. Let your voice be heard.
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