Praise the Lord!

Tonight I was reading the daily devotion from Girlfriends of God [http://www.girlfriendsingod.com/Devotions/TodaysDevotion/tabid/97/Default.aspx] and this question jumped out to me...

Are you known as a woman who praises God???

The topic focused on our praise and how our attitude can transform our circumstances. Isaiah 26:3 was referenced, "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you." The author explained that when our thoughts are focused on God and his promises, then our hearts will be filled with praise.

Praise brings us healing. Praise brings us peace. When we focus on the Lord our fears fade. We are able to completely trust in His power and plan for us. God reigns over the entire universe, therefore we should leave it in His hands and be grateful that He loves us and watches over us. Our praise enhances our prayers and time with God. A heart filled with praise allows us to commune with God all the time!

The author points out that one of the great things about our praise is that the devil hates it. Satan would like to bring us down, he wants us to be frustrated and depressed. He wants us to get angry with God, question Him, or even more likely...ignore God and try to handle things on our own.

Therefore, we must not let the enemy win! We must persevere in our praise! We must always look to Jesus first. Even if we cannot understand, we feel bitter, or it is difficult to praise...call out to Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Because there is power in the name of Jesus Christ. So...let everything that has breathe praise the Lord.

I want to be known as a woman who praises God.