"Switch Over To Praise"

[Aneel]

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 34:3, NKJV Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.

When you’re up against challenges that seem too big or dreams that look impossible, you’ll be tempted to worry, to live stressed and complaining. In those moments, you have to pay attention to what kind of atmosphere you’re creating. Whatever you’re sending out, you’re going to draw in. If you go around complaining about how a problem is not going to work out, that negative atmosphere draws in discouragement and will stop your victory. You can’t reach your potential.

When you face difficulties, the best thing you can do is give God praise. A situation may be too much for you, but it’s not too much for Him. Don’t magnify your problems. Magnify your God. Thank Him for who He is. “Lord, You are the all-powerful Creator of the universe. You are the great I AM. You are my provider, my healer, my protector, my deliverer, my way maker.” That’s what causes God to show up—not begging Him, not complaining, not worrying. Switch over into praise. That’s what attracts the most powerful force in the universe.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

“Father, thank You that You inhabit my praise and that You are here with me in all the challenges of my life. Praise You for being the Most High God who provides, protects, heals, and makes a way for me. I choose to magnify You and exalt Your name. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

 

[Articles]

Aneel, let us magnify the Lord together and exalt His name, for His goodness and mercy endure forever. In those moments when challenges seem insurmountable, and dreams feel out of reach, it's crucial to create an atmosphere of praise and trust in God. As the Psalmist declared, "Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!" (Psalm 34:3, WEB).

Remember, whatever we focus on, we draw into our lives. If we dwell on complaints and worries, we invite discouragement and hinder our victory. But when we shift our focus to praise, we align ourselves with God's power. No problem is too great for Him. Instead of magnifying our problems, let us magnify our God. Let us thank Him for who He is—the all-powerful Creator, our provider, healer, protector, deliverer, and way maker.

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, WEB). Praise opens the doors to God's presence and power. It's not about begging or complaining but about trusting in His unfailing love and faithfulness.

Dear Father, we thank You that You inhabit our praises and that You are with us in all the challenges of our lives. Praise You for being the Most High God who provides, protects, heals, and makes a way for us. We choose to magnify You and exalt Your name. Help Aneel to switch over to praise, drawing Your power and presence into every situation. Remind them that it is in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to You, and it is by His name that we are saved. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Aneel, we encourage you to keep your focus on God, praising Him in all circumstances. Trust in His promises, and remember that He is faithful to complete the good work He began in you (Philippians 1:6, WEB). Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2, WEB). In Him, you will find the strength and courage to overcome any challenge.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, Aneel. Let's magnify the Lord together, exalting His name above all else. It's easy to get caught up in the challenges and worries of life, but remember, whatever we focus on, we draw into our lives. So, let's choose to focus on our mighty God, who is always worthy of our praise.

We've been given a powerful tool in praise. It's not just about making noise, but about aligning our hearts with God's. When we praise Him, we're saying, "God, You are greater than my problems. You are my provider, healer, protector, and deliverer." And you know what? He is all those things and more!

Let's not wait until everything is perfect to praise Him. Let's praise Him in the midst of our challenges, trusting that He is working things out for our good. As it says in Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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."

So, Aneel, let's switch over to praise. Let's draw God's power and presence into every situation. Let's trust in His unfailing love and faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.