Praise

Hey there beautiful soul, welcome back!

I stumbled upon a delightful verse in my quiet time the other day, and I couldn't help but share it with you.

From the rising of the sun to its going down, The Lord's name is to be praised! Psalms 113:3

Isn't that awesome? It's like an invitation to join in the grand celebration of God's goodness!

When life throws curve balls at us, and it can be tough to find the strength to worship in the midst of it all. But here's a secret I want to let you in on: praising God is a game-changer! It's the magical key that beams light in the darkest moments. It's a divine switch that transforms sadness into joy, despair into peace, and doubt into hope. Trust me, I've been there.

I woke up one morning feeling like a sad sack of potatoes. I didn't want to face the world, let alone get out of bed. It was one of those gloomy days where even my prayers felt blah. The Holy Spirit nudged me to play some worship songs. At first, I resisted—I had zero energy. But being the obedient soul that I was learning to be, I gave it a shot.

And oh boy, am I glad I did! As I played one song after another, something incredible happened - the heaviness lifted, tears flowed, and my heart poured out to God. I worshiped, confessed, interceded, and discovered new songs that touched my soul. Before I knew it, two hours had vanished, and I felt like brand-new — refreshed, uplifted, and ready to tackle the day!

These days, whenever I hear songs like "Praise" by Elevation Worship, or "Put a Praise On It" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, or 'We raise a sound" by Nosa, and many others that light my fire, I am reminded of the power of praising God in every situation, because experience has taught me a valuable lesson:

praising God turns our frowns upside down

You see, praising isn't just reserved for tough times; it's a lifestyle. Personally, music is my 'go-to' praise tool. Singing, dancing, and giving thanks to God naturally springs forth from within me. And in return, my mind becomes a garden of positivity and goodness God's peace washes over me, and I gain fresh insights and understanding (Philippians 4:6-7 anyone?).

That's why I adore praise and worship sessions, especially when there's an incredible band rocking the stage. There's something magical about joining in the anthems with fellow believers, lifting our voices, and celebrating our amazing Creator that fills my heart with overflowing joy. So, my dear friend, how about you join me too on this exciting journey of praise together!

Take a moment right now to find one reason to praise God.

It could be a beautiful sunrise, a loving friend, or the fact that you're alive and breathing. Then, commit to find that one song that resonates with your spirit and fills your heart with gratitude.

Oh, and speaking of songs, I'd love to hear from you! Share your favorite praise song in the comments below, so we can all expand our joyful playlist and create a collective symphony of praise. Maybe you'll discover a new gem or find an old favorite to jam to when you need an extra dose of encouragement.

Remember, folks, praising God is a journey filled with fun, laughter, and love. Let's make it a part of our lives, from sunrise to sunset and every moment in between. Keep the praise on!

Stay tuned, stay blessed!

Harmoniously yours!

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Which is you favorite song of praise that should be on everyone's playlist?

Please share in the comments below.

We will also add it to the Songtimony Playlist on Spotify for everyone to be encouraged!