Praise God Simply Because He Is Holy | He Is Forever Holy

Understanding God is Holy

From the dawn of creation, humanity has been invited into the overflowing beauty of divine praise, not merely because God is powerful or loving, but because He is supremely—simply—holy and perfect. His holiness is not an attribute among many; it is the foundation upon which every other attribute stands. In Isaiah’s vision in chapter 6, the seraphim cry out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3). Here, holiness is worship incarnate—an echo of heaven reaching into the human heart to awaken awe and recognition.

To praise God for His holiness is to acknowledge that He is utterly set apart from all imperfection, failure, and sin.

Revelation 4:8 offers a heavenly mirror to Isaiah’s scene: “And the four living creatures... day and night they never cease to say, ‘Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!’” (Revelation 4:8). This triumphant chorus of worship carries us beyond time, past what was and is, into what will be—into the eternity of His unchanging holiness. It proclaims that God's perfection is timeless, a continuous source of adoration that the entire universe—and all beings within it—cannot exhaust.

Ultimately, praising God for His holiness is foundational to Christian worship and spiritual life. His holiness reminds us that perfection resides not in our efforts, but in His essence—He alone is holy, constant, and true. When we join with Isaiah’s seraphim and heaven’s living creatures, we position our hearts to be transformed by awe, to reflect His character more clearly, and to live in reconciliation and devotion to the One who is perfectly holy.

How Do We Position Ourselves To Praise God Because He Is Holy

To praise God for His holiness, believers should approach Him with hearts (Psalm 57:1-17) prepared through sincere confession and repentance (Matthew 3:2), striving to reflect His holiness in daily life. This praise is expressed through both personal devotion and corporate worship, as we actively acknowledge His perfect attributes, offer gratitude for His countless blessings, and submit to His sovereign rule over all things.

Hebrews 12:14 reminds us that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. The challenge is that God’s standard of holiness is nothing less than absolute perfection. His own flawless holiness is the measure against which all humanity is judged. The apostle Peter affirmed this when he wrote, “It is written: ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy’” (1 Peter 1:16). Jesus echoed the same standard, declaring, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).

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Read, Meditate on the word of God, and pray and declare the word of God. 

Here's a few ways you can declare the word of God in regards to his holiness

Scripture -- “No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. - 1 Samuel 2:2

Pray and Declare -- God I praise you only because no one is holy like you and there is none besides you. Nor is there any rock like you.

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Scripture -- And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” - Leviticus 19:1-2

Pray and Declare -- God as you are Holy I pray that I will be Holy. As you are Holy I pray that your Holy Spirit will guide me to the ways of being Holy.

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Scripture -- And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” - Leviticus 19:1-2

Pray and Declare -- God as you are Holy I pray that I will be Holy. As you are Holy I pray that your Holy Spirit will guide me to the ways of being Holy.

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Scripture -- “Holy,^[f] holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!”

Pray and Declare -- Holy, Holy, Holy are you Lord God who is mighty, and who was and is and is to come.

What inspired this topic?

What moved us to begin writing this article was the raw, worshipful energy of KB’s anthem “We Still Believe (HLY FOREVER).” Released in early 2025, this genre-blending track—featuring Ryan Ofei and One Church Music—is a bold declaration of unwavering faith and the eternal glory of God. With its soaring chorus—“And the angels cry, ‘Holy’... Holy forever”—the song mirrors and magnifies our own longing to celebrate God’s holiness. Hearing that powerful refrain stirred within us a deep desire to reflect on why God’s purity and perfection compel us to worship.

What stirred our hearts most recently was the electrifying release of “Santo (HLY Forever)”—an international worship collaboration uniting KB, Brazilian icon Aline Barros, and emerging artists Brenno and Brunno Ramos. This Portuguese-infused reinvention of Chris Tomlin’s beloved anthem “Holy Forever” elevates worship through its blend of hip-hop, global rhythms, and heartfelt devotion. As the collective voices proclaim “Santo… Santo pra sempre,” we were moved to reflect deeply on the holiness of God—His perpetual purity and eternal sovereignty. This dynamic fusion of cultures and musical styles echoed the universal call to honor God's holiness, compelling us to explore and celebrate why it is so essential to praise Him.