Things I’ve learned…©

There have been times when all I wanted to do was BE STILL. Everything was swirling around me at top speed and I had nothing to hold on to…but God.

But God – that was the answer. In the midst of every situation; good, bad, or indifferent, His provision was right there anchoring my sanity. I’ve read constantly that we are to Praise Him in EVERY circumstance, even when we don’t feel like it (a Sacrificial Praise)

Now, some people hear the word “Praise” and think they’ve got to shout and scream or run laps around a church. Praise is YOUR way of giving honor to God. Praise can be sitting quietly and offering up a Prayer of Thanks. Praise can be telling God how much you love Him and how much you appreciate what He has done and is doing in your life. Singing a song of Praise can be a form even if you can’t sing like The Clark Sisters (or just one of the Sisters!)

The Word says God inhabits the praises of His people. Think about that for a minute (or longer…) God inhabits in our Praises; He dwells, lives in, and resides in…our Praise! Imagine every time you open your mouth and give a sincere Praise to God – He stops and takes notice! Not only does our Father take notice, but also He stays a while!

I read that when Praise becomes a lifestyle, it has a domino effect. So, you Praise God for His goodness and others will His goodness in you and will be inspired to show goodness to someone else, and so on…(let that marinate…)

What I’ve Learned: The point is not what or how you Praise, just so long as you do it!