9/18/2023 0 Comments Praise and thanksgiving scriptures![]() ![]() One side was labeled “Prayer” and the other “Praise.” She noticed in the vision that the “Prayer” side was stacked up high, while the “Praise” side had just a small stack, causing that side to sit way up high-the scale was out of balance. This missionary began praying to the Lord regarding her sickness, when the Lord gave her a vision of an old-fashioned balance scale. In fact, at that time, it was quite often fatal. He told of a missionary who had contracted smallpox before there was a vaccine. Kenneth Hagin once shared a testimony that illustrates this point quite well. Praise and thanksgiving balance the scale in our prayer lives and can mean the difference between receiving and going without. There’s nothing wrong with asking for God’s help, but we should also be taking the time to thank God for everything He has done and is doing for us. Notice that Philippians 4:6 says we are to present our requests to God “by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving.” Quite often, we can get so wrapped up in our needs and desires that our prayers can end up sounding like a long list of what we don’t have, what we want and what we need, without much time spent praising the One whom we are petitioning. Praise and Thanksgiving Balance the Scale “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” –Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Unleash the power of praise and thanksgiving with these truths.ġ. ![]() All because of praise and thanksgiving to God.ĭo you need a breakthrough? A prison door opened? Chains to come loose? When you learn what can be accomplished in the spirit realm, you will want to activate the power of praise and thanksgiving in your life every day. The result? “All the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose” (verse 26). Instead, Paul and Silas “were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25, NIV). ![]() Most people would be begging and pleading with God to get them out, or considering all the ways they’d served Him and wondering how they could possibly deserve what was happening. Remember when Paul and Silas were locked up in the bowels of a prison? Things looked pretty grim. ![]() The devil wants to keep you from thinking about praise and thanksgiving while you’re in the process of believing, because he knows it’s an important key to breakthrough. Kenneth Copeland says, “Praise is the big gun of faith.” What power? The power to defeat the devil and unlock victory! Most people think praise is what you do after you get what you’re believing or praying for, but that isn’t true.Īndrew Wommack says, “Praise isn’t like the caboose that just follows what happens, but it’s more like the engine of a train that makes things happen.” What most people don’t know is that a thankful and grateful heart isn’t just a nice experience to have or a desirable attitude-there is spiritual power in praise and thanksgiving.Īs Christians, we are called to unleash the power of praise and thanksgiving every day of the year. It’s a time to stop the hustle, bustle and busyness of life to be grateful for our freedoms, family, friends and abundant life. We are so blessed in the United States to have Thanksgiving as a national observance to thank God and honor Him for all He has given us. There is untapped power in praise and thanksgiving that belongs to you! This Thanksgiving, serve up a hearty portion of praise and thanksgiving! ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |