The Open Heaven 19 June 2026 devotional for today is ALWAYS PRAISE GOD.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 19 JUNE 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
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
18 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.
19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.
20 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.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 19 JUNE 2026 TODAY 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 149:67). Let praise be your response to everything.
KEY POINT
Your voice exists primarily to sing praises to God.
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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 19 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Psalm 147:1
“Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”
This verse is a triple declaration of the nature of praise. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals that praise is not merely a command or a duty—it is good, pleasant, and comely (becoming, appropriate, beautiful). Praise is good for you (it lifts your spirit). Praise is pleasant to God (He delights in it). Praise is comely for believers (it fits us; it is our natural posture). The question is not whether you have reasons to praise—you are alive, and that is reason enough. The question is whether you will use the voice God gave you for its intended purpose.
BIBLE READING: Isaiah 38:18-20
“For 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, 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.”
These are the words of King Hezekiah after God healed him from a terminal illness. Daddy Adeboye draws from this passage a profound truth: the dead do not praise God. Only the living can lift their voices in worship. Therefore, as long as you have breath, you have a responsibility and a privilege to praise. Hezekiah understood that his healing was not just for his own comfort—it was so that he could continue to declare God’s praise and pass the knowledge of God to the next generation.
Daddy Adeboye’s Testimony: The Daughter Who Could Not Speak
1. The Diagnosis and Surgery
Daddy Adeboye shares a deeply personal and moving testimony:
“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).”
This was not a minor illness. The larynx is essential for speaking, singing, and expressing praise. The surgery would rob her of her voice entirely.
“After the surgery, my wife and I visited her to pray and assure her that with God, all things are possible.”
Even after the surgery—even after the voice box was gone—they prayed in faith. They did not accept the doctors’ verdict as final. They believed that the God who created the voice box could restore it.
2. The Silent Period
“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.”
Imagine the silence. A daughter who cannot say “Daddy.” A woman who cannot sing, cannot pray aloud, cannot praise. The very instrument God gave her for worship had been silenced.
3. The Miracle
“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.’”
This is breathtaking. The daughter who could not speak was now rolling on the ground—not in pain, but in overwhelming joy. And she spoke: “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.”
| Before the Miracle | After the Miracle |
|---|---|
| Voice box removed, unable to speak | Complete restoration of speech |
| Communication only by texting | Verbal communication restored |
| Unable to sing praises | Voice restored for praise |
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
1. You Were Given a Voice for Worship
“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.”
| Uses of the Voice | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|
| Speaking | Communication |
| Singing | Expression |
| Praying | Petition and intercession |
| Praising | The highest use—ascribing worth to God |
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.
2. Praise Is Not Optional; It Is Continual
“As long as you are alive, you should use your voice to praise Him continually.”
| How Often? | Scriptural Mandate |
|---|---|
| Continually | “I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1) |
| Seven times a day | “Seven times a day do I praise thee” (Psalm 119:164) |
| All day long | “My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long” (Psalm 71:24) |
| While I have breath | “While I live will I praise the LORD” (Psalm 146:2) |
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 (2 Chronicles 31:2)
Daddy Adeboye highlights a powerful Old Testament practice:
“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).”
| The Practice | The Principle |
|---|---|
| Priests appointed specifically for praise | Praise is a specialized ministry, not an afterthought |
| Praise offered continually | Praise is not a once-a-week event |
| Praise at the gates | Praise is the entry point to God’s presence |
| The first thing visitors saw | Praise should be the first response to God, not the last resort |
Before anyone entered the tent of meeting, they heard praise. Before any sacrifice was offered, praise ascended. Before any request was made, worship was already rising. 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
1. The King’s Illness and Prayer
Daddy Adeboye recounts Hezekiah’s crisis:
“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.”
Isaiah 38:1-8 – God sent Isaiah with a death sentence: “Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.” Hezekiah prayed desperately, reminding God of his faithful walk. God heard him and added fifteen years to his life.
2. The Theology of Praise in Hezekiah’s Prayer (Isaiah 38:18-20)
Daddy Adeboye focuses on Hezekiah’s argument:
“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.”*
| Hezekiah’s Argument | Spiritual Implication |
|---|---|
| “The grave cannot praise Thee” | If I die, You lose a worshipper |
| “Death cannot celebrate Thee” | The dead cannot sing Your praises |
| “Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Thy truth” | Without life, there is no testimony |
| “The living, the living, he shall praise Thee” | My continued life means continued praise |
Hezekiah 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).”
Praise as Spiritual Warfare
Daddy Adeboye adds a powerful dimension:
*”When you praise God, you are also destroying the enemy’s plans and silencing the avenger (Psalm 149:6-7).”*
Psalm 149:6-7 – “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people.”
| Weapon | Effect |
|---|---|
| High praises in your mouth | A two-edged sword against the enemy |
| Praise | Destroys Satan’s plans |
| Worship | Silences the accuser |
Paul and Silas praised God at midnight in a Philippian prison (Acts 16:25-26). The result? Earthquake, chains broken, doors opened, 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 (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and Scripture, here is how to cultivate a life of continual praise:
1. Let Praise Be Your First Response
| Situation | Instead of… | Respond with Praise |
|---|---|---|
| Bad news | Panic, fear, anxiety | “Lord, I praise You because You are still on the throne” |
| Financial crisis | Worry, complaint | “Father, I praise You for past provision and future faithfulness” |
| Health issues | Despair, self-pity | “God, I praise You because You are my Healer” |
| Betrayal | Anger, bitterness | “Lord, I praise You for Your faithfulness when man fails” |
“Let praise be your response to everything.”
2. Use Your Voice Deliberately for Praise
| Practical Action | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Morning praise | Before you speak to anyone, speak praise to God |
| Driving praise | Use commute time to sing worship songs |
| Meal praise | Thank God audibly before eating, even in restaurants |
| Bedtime praise | End your day by recounting God’s goodness aloud |
| Crisis praise | When you feel fear rising, sing. When you feel anger rising, worship. |
3. Remember That Silence Is Not Neutral
“The grave cannot praise thee.”
| If You Are Silent… | The Enemy’s Interpretation |
|---|---|
| You do not praise God | You are ungrateful, or afraid, or ashamed |
| You complain instead of praise | You agree with the enemy’s lies about God’s character |
| You remain silent in crisis | Your weapon is unraised; the enemy advances |
Do not let the enemy silence your praise. If you cannot sing, whisper. If you cannot whisper, think praise. But let praise rise from you continually.
4. Join Corporate Praise
Hezekiah appointed priests for continual praise in the temple. You also need corporate worship:
- Attend church services with a heart ready to praise, not just to listen
- Join prayer meetings where praise is central
- Sing worship songs at home, in your car, with your family
Warning: Do Not Wait for Perfect Circumstances to Praise
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent warning: do not wait until your problem is solved to praise God.
| If You Wait to Praise Until… | You Will Miss |
|---|---|
| The money comes | The miracle that praise could have released |
| The sickness leaves | The healing that worship could have activated |
| The relationship heals | The breakthrough that praise could have unlocked |
| You feel like it | 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
Based on Scripture and Daddy Adeboye’s teaching, here is what praise produces:
| Blessing | Scriptural Basis |
|---|---|
| God’s presence | “Thou art holy, inhabiting the praises of Israel” (Psalm 22:3) |
| Victory over enemies | Jehoshaphat’s singers won the battle (2 Chronicles 20:21-22) |
| Prison doors opened | Paul and Silas praised at midnight (Acts 16:25-26) |
| Answers to prayer | “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100:4) |
| Healing and restoration | Daddy Adeboye’s daughter received her voice back |
| Joy unspeakable | “The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10) |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for a Voice of Praise
Daddy Adeboye closes with the call to let praise be your response to everything. Do not wait for a better situation. Do not wait until you feel like it. Praise now.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for the gift of my voice. Forgive me for the times I have used it for complaint, gossip, or silence when I should have used it for praise. Forgive me for waiting until circumstances are perfect before I worship. Today, I choose to praise You continually. As long as I have breath, I will lift my voice to declare Your goodness. I praise You for who You are—not just for what You do. I praise You in advance for the miracles coming. I praise You amidst the struggles. I praise You when I don’t understand. Let praise be my first response, my continual posture, and my final word. By praise, I destroy the enemy’s plans. By praise, I silence the accuser. By praise, I enter Your presence. Accept my praise, O Lord, for it is good, pleasant, and comely. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
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.
“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)
You have breath. You have a voice. Use it for praise. Not occasionally. Not only when you win. Continually. Praise is your weapon. Praise is your entry. Praise is your destiny. Let praise be your response to everything.
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