Finding Strength Through Songs of Praise
Truths about God are enough to begin and end everyday with a song of joy. He is powerful, filled with lovingkindness, and ready to be our refuge and strength.
Truths about God are enough to begin and end everyday with a song of joy. He is powerful, filled with lovingkindness, and ready to be our refuge and strength.
Fixing our heart on God leads us to a safe place, a place where peace and clarity reign, a place where we find calm in chaos.
Only God knows what the new year will hold. One thing we know ~ no matter what the new year’s headlines say, we can experience peace because Jesus promised.
Praising God shifts our focus from our fears and failures to the character of the One who never disappoints or abandons us. And joy is born.
This year, the word “praise” jumped off the page as I read Psalm 146. The chapter begins, “Praise the LORD. Let all that I am praise the LORD.”
Take a few moments to reflect on this life-changing truth. The same God who crafted the heavens knows your name. He knows where you are this very moment.
Only God is in control, and He knows best how to sort things out for our good and His glory. Let’s leave the pen in His hands.
Telling our faith stories to the younger generations is vital so that they might open their hearts to the Lord and learn to love, obey, and trust Him.
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it,” says Psalm 118:24. These words resonate with us some days more than others. Do you agree?
For the past thirteen months God has cradled, comforted and corrected me. And now I sense He’s bringing me into a new season. He’s giving me a new song to sing.
Pondering the deeds of the Lord leaves me in awe of who He is. It also leaves me encouraged, and my soul finds courage, rest, and peace.
The enemy may be trying to defeat you through difficult or painful circumstances, but he’s fighting a losing battle because God is on your side.
Today I’m donning my oxygen mask–praise. I’m not gasping for air anymore. Breathe in the Spirit’s presence. Breathe out anxiety. Oxygen flows.
Discouragement and fear affect different people in different ways. Regardless, God’s given us a weapon to break its grip. That weapon is praise.
How can we be intentional? Every time we catch ourselves thinking or saying something negative about our situation, let’s turn it around with a praise song
Remembering who God is gives us the courage and ability to do what He says. It enables us to “be anxious for nothing” and to “give thanks in everything.”
Praise diminishes our fear by reminding us that God holds us and controls every detail of our lives. We can rest in His wisdom and ways.
Our job is to follow where He leads, listen to His voice, and trust Him. We’re also to practice praise even though we might not understand what He’s up to.
When we’re in despair or feeling anxious, praise is actually therapeutic. It transforms our perspective because it sets our spiritual sights on God.
“Let all that I am praise the Lord,” it says. It offers no exception clause, and it encompasses every part of my being. Let all that I am praise the Lord.
I usually cherish riding time because it gives me uninterrupted opportunity to ponder, pray, and praise. But yesterday’s experience was different.
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