It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Are you currently experiencing a challenge in your life that desires to overtake you? For some apparent reason you know the situation is greater than you but it cannot overthrow you. From every angle the attacks are coming but you still remain steadfast and immovable. The enemy has sent what he could send. He has thrown what he could throw. He has said what he could say. However, everything he has tried has all backfired. Are you currently enduring pain in your body or confusion in your mind? You know things will get better soon but right now it appears so far away. Each day you encourage yourself in the Lord. You know God will show up at the right time but in your current state things appear out of control. As the tears lap your face you continuously remind yourself that God would never bring you this far to leave you. Have you been there? Are you there now?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. From the outside looking in, many people wonder how in the world you are still making it. They know things are not going well (naturally) in your life. It appears as if your business has been publicly displayed for the world to see. Everyone is wondering how you are able to stand after every thing has been thrown at you. The questions are mounting against you. “How are you standing?” They cannot understand how or why you are still smiling. My friend, There’s A Praise In You! There’s an inward praise that controls your outward behavior. The Bible declares in Psalms 7:17 – I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high. After all you have been through you understand praise is the way into the presence of God. Yes you are aware of the attacks against you. Yes you see the traps set before you. Yes you hear the lies and rumors about you. Be that as it may, you also know God responds to the praises of His people.
My brother, my sister, There’s A Praise In You! It’s a praise that will not allow you to be overtaken by depression and guilt. It’s a praise that rebukes the plots and plans of the enemy. It’s a praise that encourages your spirit. It’s a praise that releases the shackles that once held you bound. It’s a praise that fights off the imps and demons of the adversary. The Bible declares in Psalms 100:4 – Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. Beloved, the praise within you has become your weapon against life’s problems and dilemmas. It has become an offense in the time of spiritual warfare. Do you not know that God inhabits the praises of His people? As your day unfolds, never lose sight of the praise within you. The Bible declares in Psalms 34:1 – I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Prayer for Today: Father, in the midst of whatever I go through, You have birthed a praise within me. Thank you for giving me this weapon against the attacks. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Psalms 56:4
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.