King David often began his prayers with tears,
but finished them with celebration.
He believed GOD was a faithful, promise-keeping GOD.
He often thanked GOD in advance for what He was about to do!
Celebration is sometimes a shout of victory; and sometimes a declaration of war. As long as we whine to GOD about our problems, we’ll see nothing. When we celebrate the answer, then will we see the answer!
- Praise preceded the fall of Jericho’s walls. (The shout preceded the falling of the walls.)
- Praise preceded Jehoshaphat’s victory. (The praise team preceded the army.)
- Praise preceded the feeding of the five thousand. (Jesus thanked the Father for feeding the people with a lad’s lunch.)
- Praise preceded the resurrection of Lazarus. (Jesus thanked the Father for hearing Him.)
- Praise preceded the earthquake and jailbreak in Philippi. (Paul and Silas celebrated.)
Lord,
Forgive me for failing to celebrate answered prayers,
and for not expecting You to do great and mighty things
in response to my intercession!
Help me to purposefully give You praise as I seek Your face,
so that You will take pleasure in answering!
Fill me with a large measure of faith, to believe that You are always
about to do something amazing, in response to
the prayers of Your people.
Show me how to expect Your highest and best
for the glory of Your Name!
Amen
Praise GOD, the One who is your “refuge” and your “fortress” (Psalm 91:2).
Thank Him for taking care of you in every storm of life.
Confess the times when you’ve sought refuge in something or someone other than GOD.
Commit yourself to placing all your trust in our powerful and loving GOD.
Ask GOD to protect and defend you against satan’s schemes.
Ask GOD to make your home a spiritual refuge from the temptations of this world.
Pray that your children will find strength, peace, and security there.
Pray for harmony among the members of your family.
- Marilyn
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