Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The Power of Praise

You may complain about your situation, when times are hard and days are difficult. Most of us have. It's easy to complain, but what good does it do? At best you may find someone to feel sorry for you, but that doesn't really change anything.

Yet, there is another option. Offer praise to God in all circumstances. Go ahead. What do you have to lose? Let us refocus our thoughts away from the problems to the One who loves us and cares about us, lifting our voices in songs and prayers of praise to God.

Anyone can praise God when everything goes your way. Try praising God through your troubles and problems. Discover the power of praise. "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15).

The power of praise gives thanks to God, even in difficult days and hard times. Praise focuses upon who God is. Our circumstances change often, but God is forever the same. Praise takes the attention off ourselves and places it upon the only One who can change every circumstance. The power of praise is the power of God. He moves as we praise His name.

You may be surprised what God will do in your life through the power of praise. He hears your praise. He knows your situation. He has the ability to change your circumstances. The power of praise honors God in all things. Praise honors God's faithfulness through all circumstances.