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18:32 \18:31\For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? --
Who is God? He is the Lord. He is the Sovereign Ruler of the universe. He
is intimately involved in your life. He knows what you're feeling and why.
He knows what you need, and He will give it as you can receive it.
He is a rock---strong, bold, mighty, immovable, unyielding in power.
The Lord your God will guide you right.
------Peter Wallace
What the Psalmist is Saying to You
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Do you need God to make a way out of no way? The swiftness and surety of your deliverance starts with how you respond to hard times and difficult situations. Hear me when I say that it is not just enough to thank God and honor Him only when you've received a blessing. God wants you to show the extent of your faithfulness and trust in Him even in the midst of going through a challenge. The power of your praise will determine the magnitude of your breakthrough.
Praise is not just clapping your hands or applauding God. It is showing respect, honor, and gratefulness using your whole heart, mind, spirit and body despite your circumstances. Paul and Silas didn't wait until they experienced a breakthrough to praise and thank God. In the midst of difficult circumstances, they praised God and received the breakthrough they desired.
Acts 16:25, 26 (New Living Translation) reveals, "Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!"
Paul and Silas praised God even when their backs were bleeding and their feet and hands were in chains. Despite the pain and suffering they were going through, they praised God anyway; and as a result, God shook the very foundations of the prison, setting them free. God will shake the foundation of your prison; your bondage, your problem...if you make a decision to praise and give Him thanks, no matter what.
Praising God should become second-nature for all Believers. "This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord" (Psalm 102:18). We were created to praise God, and it becomes a natural expression of your love for the Father when you spend time in the Word and meditate on His goodness
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When you have a heart for God and you know He loves you, your confidence in His ability to deliver you soars. You know help is on the way and you eagerly anticipate it. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages, "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus" (NLT). God doesn't tell you to thank Him for negative circumstances; He says to thank Him while you're in the midst of them. Doing this shows that you trust Him to bring you out.
The storms of life are going to come; but don't let them disturb your peace and affect your thoughts and emotions. This will only move you into self-pity and frustration. Instead, maintain an attitude of praise.
Your first line of defense is the Word of God. Meditate on it and give it life by speaking it over your circumstances. If you need healing meditate on scriptures that reveal God's ability to heal. Receive that Word in your spirit and begin praising God for your healing.
The Word of God declares, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NIV).
When you are in a situation and there seems to be no way out, open your mouth and praise the Lord-and don't stop. Instead of crying and complaining, give God praise because you know He has a plan for you that includes deliverance, restoration and peace. Thank Him for His goodness because your praise will stop the enemy and move the hand of God.
When your deliverance comes, continue to praise Him because He has more in store for you. Thank Him for breakthrough in your home, on your job and with your children. Through your authority in Jesus, place a demand on your breakthrough and watch God show up in your life in ways you would have never imagined.
Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
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4:20 No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,
God stayed with Abraham until he became strong in faith. Notice that being strong in faith has something that goes with it...to be strong in faith is to give God glory.
Well Abraham is giving God glory. Abraham is saying that he is a father of a great multitude. Sarah isn't pregnant yet. She hasn't gotten pregnant all these years. But he is giving God glory, and calling those things which be not as though they were. He is calling himself a father now; not going to be; but is father of a great multitude, now. And he is thanking God that he is.
Abraham gave God so much glory, that he became fully persuaded that God would perform what He said in His word.
When your praise outweighs your asking, you'll have your manifestation. You need to praise God, not just make confessions of faith. You need to praise Him because you believe the confession is so. Praise Him by saying, "I'm getting stronger everyday. I'm stronger today than I was yesterday, and I thank you for it, Father. I'm stronger in my mind, stronger in my body, stronger in my bones, stronger in every way, than I was yesterday; and thank you for it."
When Abraham followed Gods methodology for faith, he received the promise. Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son.
Now God is going to close the deal on the enemy. His word is in the earth. Jesus is born. Jesus walks the earth, and only says what God says. Jesus only speaks that which the Father tells Him to speak. And that is so important. The need to discipline your mouth cannot be overstated.
Practice saying what the Bible says when the pressure is on. It is so tempting to say the wrong thing when your emotions are high. But you have to deliberately say what God says and couple that with praise. Give God glory by praising Him in the middle of the crisis. Let it be said about you that you are strong in faith because you were able to control your tongue, and your praises outweighed your asking.
Bishop Keith Butler
Scripture references: John 14:10; James 3:2-3; James 5:12
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I am not as eloquent and prolific as some of my brothers and sisters are on MyChurch, but it was laid upon my heart to pray. We are going through some terrible times and I ask that you join me in praying for whatever is upon your hearts today. I love each and everyone of you and ask that our Father hear our prayers..
Much Love
This weekend has been an eye opening experince in how people are feeling and what they are thinking. Several blogs have been posted ranging from "Being Tired to Words Spoken" and all are crying out for a touch from our Father. We are but a speck in this vast world but GOD STILL HEARS OUR PRAYERS.
Lord, Help us through these trying times. Our country is in turmoil and people are looking for your hand to touch and heal this land. You have spoken and said you would never forsake us and you haven't. It is evidenced in being able to get up each morning in our right mind, the birds singing, the flowers in bloom, our health, homes,finances and able to still sing your praises. You are the foundation on which we base our lives, you are the reason to get up and spread your word. You are the light which shines forth and never gives up. You are why we struggle each day to survive and to share whatever resources, be it word, smiles, helping hands to others. We have experienced a lot of things in this generation, but nothing like what is going on now and it will probably get worse before it gets better. Father, we ask that you continue to guide our footsteps in the direction that you want us to go, continue to open our hearts and our hands to those who are in need, continue to bless us in this race to convey to your children who are floundering that your love is forever, continue to give us the strength to fight the good fight. Bless our country and the people who are in charge and will be in charge. Give them the wisdom and knowledge to get us out of this mess that we are in, give them the wisdom to guide us in international affairs, give them the heart to take care of their people. Open their eyes more to your word and TRUTH in what was written thousands of years ago. Help them to lead on the narrow road and not the wide boulevard of death.
You alone are the breath of life, you alone can only save us from ourselves and destruction. I praise you for who you are, I praise you for your love and grace, I praise you for your many blessings (seen and unseen), I ask for your forgiveness of my sins and the sins of others, our unwillingness to let go and let you do what you do best(love us) who are so unworthy. How can we compare to your awesomeness and glory?, how can we repay the gift that you so willingly gave? We praise you, we glorify you, we give our all and all to you. I surrender all to you Father and I ask that you look at us and show mercy in these trying times. Look into our hearts and know the truth. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus AMEN
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