PRAISE QUOTES
“God keeps showing up for us, even in small ways.”
“I’m grateful for my family, even during stressful seasons.”
“God protected us.”
“I can feel His peace even when I shouldn’t.”
“God provided financially right when we needed it.”
“I’m thankful for my church family — they’ve been a lifeline.”
“I praise God for growth, even when I feel weak.”
“I see God working in my kids and I’m grateful.”
“I’m thankful for this church. It feels like home.”
PRAISE FOR:
GOD’S PRESENCE
GOD’S PROVISION
GOD-ORDAINED RELATIONSHIPS
GOD’S PEOPLE (CHURCH COMMUNITY)
REMINDER: GOD DESERVES THE SAME AMOUNT OF PRAISE IN THE STRUGGLE AS HE DOES IN THE BLESSING.
CHOOSING PRAISE IN OUR STRUGGLE, RE-PURPOSES OUR STRUGGLES FOR GOD'S GLORY.
Acts 16:22–26 - 22 Then the mob joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. 23 After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded. 24 Receiving such an order, he put them into the inner prison and secured their feet in the stocks. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose.
WHEN WE CHOOSE TO PRAISE THROUGH THE STRUGGLE IT CAN BRING OTHERS TO JESUS.
Acts 16:27-34 - 27 When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison open, he drew his sword and was going to kill himself, since he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Don’t harm yourself, because all of us are here!” 29 Then the jailer called for lights, rushed in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he escorted them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the message of the Lord to him along with everyone in his house. 33 He took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds. Right away he and all his family were baptized. 34 He brought them into his house, set a meal before them, and rejoiced because he had believed God with his entire household.
ALLOW GOD TO USE YOUR STRUGGLE TO BRING HIM GLORY BY BRINGING OTHERS INTO HIS STORY.
Philippians 4:4-7 - 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
REJOICING BRINGS GOD'S PEACE TO OUR STRUGGLES.
Philippians 1:12-13 - 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ.
NEVER LET YOUR STRUGGLES STEAL YOUR PRAISE.
PRAISE RESHAPES THE ENVIRONMENTS IT INHABITS.
