Key Insights
- Praise confronts the devil and can help overcome the havoc he wants to wreak in your life.
- Praise should be the engine driving your life, not just something that comes up at the end when circumstances are favorable.
- Praise is a high form of faith that can cause your faith to overflow and amplify, leading to amazing things happening in your life.
- If you’re not praising God before seeing the physical manifestation of your belief, your faith may not be complete.
- Praising God in the face of uncertainty and doubt demonstrates a strong faith and completes the process of belief.
- “Praise as a weapon.”
- Paul and Silas praised God not to get out of jail, but because they were in love with Him, showing the power of genuine praise even in difficult circumstances.
The Power of Praise in Relationship with God
- The relationship with God is the foundation of everything, including our relationship with ourselves and others.
- “Praise born out of a deep relationship with God is powerful and can cause your faith to thrive.”
- This man’s unwavering faith and commitment to praising God, even in the face of loss and hardship, serves as a powerful reminder to not give up on our relationship with God when things don’t go as expected.
- You can find something to praise God for in every aspect of your life, from having sight to having food on the table and healthy children.
- Praise that comes from a heart that loves God and knows God loves you can have a powerful impact, as seen when Paul and Silas praised God and a great earthquake occurred, shaking the foundations of the prison and setting everyone free.
- When we truly love God, our love for Him will drive us to praise Him, and praise is a powerful force that can bring about transformation.
Praise as a Transformative Force
- As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he – your thoughts shape who you become.
- “I want more of God’s Word to be in my thought life and I want God’s Word to dominate my thoughts and so whatever you think about and focus your attention on determines the course of your life.”
- When God sits on us through our praise, His anointing is smeared on our lives, bringing transformation and breakthrough.
Summary
- Praising God is crucial for building faith, driving away negativity, focusing on the right things, and should not be dependent on life circumstances.
- Praise is a powerful force that can change circumstances and deepen our relationship with God, leading to increased faith and the ability to possess what Jesus has made available to us, even in difficult times.
- Praising God redirects our attention to His will, builds our faith, and determines the course of our lives.
- Praising God amplifies faith, completes it, and brings about amazing blessings, even before the physical manifestation of what is being believed for.
- Praising God has the power to silence the enemy, renew our minds, and overcome challenges, as seen in the story of Paul and Silas who praised God in jail and were miraculously freed.
- Praising God passionately and authentically has a powerful impact, leading others to desire a relationship with Him and ultimately salvation.
- Only the Holy Spirit can transform individuals and change the hearts of bigots and racists, so we should pray for God’s intervention and show gratitude for His love, as praising Him can bring restoration and wholeness to our lives.
- Accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior transforms your life, worshiping God with gratitude and giving offerings brings joy and eliminates worries, and there are various ways to donate to World Changers.
