These two posts (one and two) urge us to view our whole lives as worship - through what we do, who we are, and how we perceive things. Such a life goes in tandem with direct 'proclaiming' worship, be that in speaking out words or in song.
2 Chronicles 20 is a wonderful example of this. Faced with dire trouble the people collectively seek God in v4-13 (as an aside, note the 'all-age' nature of this in v13!). An encouraging prophecy is given (always good!) v15-17.
This leads to a specific act of worship: all the people using their bodies (a falling on the ground thing - can we reserved Brits learn anything from this?). Some loud voice stuff is thrown in too for good measure.
And then the next morning the army goes out to fight. As well as some 'Ra-Ra encouraging word from leader' type stuff the king makes one other strategic move: he gets people to sing God's praises as they make their journey (v21).
Look what happens as they sing (i.e. the direct 'proclaiming' kind of worship) - v22f. The enemy is self-defeated before the Israelites even get there!
There is intrinsic power in proclaimed worship: when people deliberately and purposefully speak/sing out God's praises, direct from their contrite worshipping hearts. Let us not forget that.
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