Christian Souls On Fire: Praise God

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Meme: In The Darkest Times Of Your Life...

My Praise Is A Weapon

I lift my voice in victory before the walls even move.

Lord, I celebrate Your power today, knowing that my praise is a weapon that clears the way for Your glory.

My heart trusts in Your promises, and I find such gladness in Your presence.

Father, You are my strength and my song.

I shout to You with cries of joy because
the victory is already mine in You.

I choose to delight in Your goodness right now.

Psalm 47:1
Provided by "Word of Encouragement"

Jesus Wants You To Know...

"This world is getting darker and darker, but the Light of My Presence is as bright as ever. In fact, the Light of My Glory shines even more brightly against the darkness of evil. When My Goodness crashes into worldly evil, look out! There will be miracles! I will show My Power and Might and Goodness in this world. Rejoice in My Name - no matter what is happening. Use My Name - Jesus - as a whispered prayer, as a praise, as a protection. It never loses its power."

"Happy are the people who know how to praise you. Lord, let them live in the light of your presence. In your name they rejoice all the time. They praise your goodness." - Psalm 89:15-16 - Jesus Today for Kids by Sarah Young

Choose To Rejoice

But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God,
and the prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16:25
[Acts 16:25-34]

Your joy as a Christian should not depend on your circumstances. Joy comes from God, and therefore it cannot be affected by what is outside of you. Don't be fooled into letting the actions of others determine your joy. True joy comes from knowing that God Himself lives within you and has fellowship with you, regardless of your environment. Real joy lies in the knowledge that holy God has completely forgiven you of every sin, and even now, He has a home prepared in heaven where you can spend eternity with Him (John 14:3). The circumstances of your life cannot change these truths!

Paul and Silas faced some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. They were falsely accused, arrested, and imprisoned. They were beaten and shackled in the darkest, coldest section of the prison. But they refused to allow their horrific situation to dampen their joy! They did not blame God for allowing these things to happen to them. Instead, they praised Him for His goodness! In the darkness of the night, they prayed and they sang. God brought a miracle that released them from their chains, but perhaps the greater miracle was that His Holy Spirit could so fill them that even in their painful imprisonment they could overflow with joy!

Do not allow difficult events to cancel the joy of knowing you are a child of God. Choose to allow God's Spirit to fill you with His unquenchable joy, and your life will be a miracle to those who watch you face the trials that come.

- Excerpt from “Experiencing God Day-By-Day” by Henry and Richard Blackaby