Topic: RENEW YOUR STRENGTH THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAISE
Text: Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him”
INTRODUCTION
It is inevitable that your strength will decline during a long journey even if your mode of transportation is luxurious.
Aircraft may seem like a stress-free means of transportation, but they are not. That is why a stopover is always necessary for the driver, rider, sailor or the pilot, and their passengers.
It’s normal to refresh the engine of whatever means of transportation you want to use for traveling as you prepare for the journey ahead.
In your journey since the start of the year, you have faced several kinds of challenges. You felt as if you could not go far because the people who started the journey with you are no longer with you. Some have been wounded and have no hope of surviving.
Following the crossing of the red sea, Moses and the Israelites reached a point where they waited to praise God with a heart of thanksgiving.
Thereafter, God went ahead of them to deal with all the enemies they encountered.
Praise shifts your attention from your challenges to acknowledging God’s presence in the midst of those challenges.
You can always find strength and joy when God is on your side.
It will be discussed in this article some points that will motivate you to praise God in every situation.
• THINK AND THANK
The silliest thing some people do is to believe it is God’s duty to make things work out for them as the Creator of the universe, and are not obligated to thank Him for doing so.
Of course, God created the universe, but have you ever thought about why He did not create you as an animal or a stone?
In addition, what has been the force holding you up through all the trials and tribulations that have befallen your friends, colleagues, or those you have heard about on the news? Have you ever thought of that?
It is very important for you to ponder on God’s goodness in your life in order to gain more energy to move forward in life.
These and many more are things that should prompt you to ponder on God’s goodness.
• LET THE RIVER OF PRAISE FLOW FROM THE HEART
Your heart is the center of a healthy signal that is sent to the rest of your body and affects every part of it.
Once your heart is polluted, the effects will spread throughout your body. This is why Satan would always try every possible means to attack your heart.
“My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my heart” is one of David’s songs of assurance of victory over his enemies.
David kept his heart steadfast in praising God.
In all situations, when you choose to praise God, you ignore the suggestions of the Devil, which will keep you alert and keep you moving forward.
• VOICE OUT YOUR PRAISE LANGUAGE
Taking in fresh breath and stretching your muscles are two ways to renew strength very quickly.
Speaking out is a sign of readiness and vitality.
There is a language for praise, and the language is for you to praise God in the best way you can, so that you can appease God for all that He has done for you.
While seeing the wonderful acts of God with the Israelites, Moses expressed his praise to God in his language.
The more you express your praise language, the quicker your strength will be renewed, and the bolder you will feel to develop your faith in God in every situation.
CONCLUSION
It is possible for your situation to appear bleak at times.
You ask, “Why will God allow me to go through this?” Always remember, every situation can be used to praise God.
Nothing can separate God from His glory no matter what situation you face. Do what you can to praise God no matter what the circumstances may be.
Finally, salvation of the soul is important. To keep on journeying through life, you need Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
LET’S PRAISE.
Pick a hymn or song of praise to appreciate God for who He is to you and what He is presently doing in your life.
Your testimony is sure!
John Aderogba for ROPMI.