Power in Praise

     Jesus turns the world upside down. He turns us upside down, shakes a few things loose, sets us back up, and after the dizziness subsides, we look around and nothing is the same. This week allow Him to show you a new perspective, a topsy turvy, inside out and upside down new beginning. Let’s begin with praise.

     Praise to begin and end your day:

They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They were to do the same in the evening. 2 Chronicles 23:30

     Praise Him through the darkness:

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5

     Praise Him for all He has created:

All the earth bows down to You. They sing praise to You, they sing the praises of Your name. Psalm 66:4

     Praise Him for hope:

As for me, I will always have hope. I will praise You more and more.  Psalm 71:14

     Pass on the praise!

Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will praise You forever from generation to generation we will proclaim Your praise.  Psalm 79:13

     For His love:

Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever.  Psalm 106:1

     For His Word:

May my lips overflow with praise, for You teach me Your decrees. Psalm 119:171

     For your life!

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

     For His power and greatness:

Praise Him for His acts of power, praise Him for His surpassing greatness. Psalm 150:2

Praise Him with music and movement:

Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise Him with the strings of the lyre.  Psalm 150:3

He will replace your despair as you praise Him!

And provide for those who grieve in Zion, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.  Isaiah 61:3

     Prasie Him for His grace, His love, His salvation:

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.  Ephesians 1:3

     Sometimes we praise Him when it is difficult.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that openly confess His name.  Hebrews 13:15

     Praise Him today, even if it is difficult. Praise Him for His love, for His creation, for His Son, for His love, praise Him for everything in Your heart. He is worthy to be praised, this morning, tonight, tomorrow and forevermore. Plug in to the power of praise!

Dear Father in Heaven,

We thank you for the gift of praising You. Remove our despair. Replace our mourning with joy. Replace our ashes for beauty. You change us. We focus on You.

In Jesus Name,

Amen