Jul 28 2009
When Things are Going Bad–Praise God!
Do you think it sounds ridiculous to tell others to praise God when things are going wrong? Well, guess what? To worship and praise God actually puts our enemy the devil to flight. True worship and praise is a very powerful thing.
Satan hates it when he hears God praised, and in fact, he can’t stand being in the presence of true worship.
It can also break strongholds and transform us merely by getting us into that secret place where God’s Spirit can minister to us, lifting us above our circumstances.
How amazing that merely setting our hearts toward God can have such a powerful impact.
He has made a way for us in every area of our lives. He created us with bodies that are complex and detailed, intricate in design, miracles in themselves if we really think about it. And not only that but He loves us with a perfect love that casts out fear and doubt if we get into faith and hold on tight. He prepares the way before us with His Word and gives us both wisdom and revelation to instruct us in the way we should go. He protects us and provides for us in supernatural ways.
Sometimes when I’m driving in the city, the near misses are countless, and I know He has angels watching over me. The truth is we don’t even know the things He actually prevents from happening to us, who are beloved in His sight.
So can we get excited about what we have in Jesus? We’d better or Scripture says the very rocks will cry out.
Let’s meditate on the incredible love of God and praise Him like it’s our very chance. We’ll be blessed, refreshed, and changed in the process.
Because of His great love,
Nancy
