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The Power of Praise. The Power of Praise “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 2 Corinthians 1:3 1 Peter 1:3. The Power of Praise Praise is powerful because heartfelt praise enlarges my vision of God. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ”
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The Power of Praise • “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” • Ephesians 1:3 • 2 Corinthians 1:3 • 1 Peter 1:3
The Power of Praise • Praise is powerful because heartfelt praise enlargesmy vision of God.
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • “Praisebe to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … For He chose usin Him before the creation of the world.” Ephesians 1:3-4 (niv)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • “This is what the Lord says, Who made you, Who formed you in your mother's body, Who will help you: ‘ … don't be afraid. … I chose you.’” • Isaiah 44:2 (ncv)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • “It pleased God in His kindness to choose me and call me, even before I was born!” • Galatians 1:15 (nlt)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • 2. … for in the present He comforts me • “Praisebe to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles.” • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (niv)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • 2. … for in the present He comforts me • Jesus: “The fact of the matter is that it is best for you that I go away, for if I don't, the Comforter won't come. If I do, He will – for I will send Him to you.”John 16:7 (tlb)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • 2. … for in the present He comforts me • Jesus: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor” John 14:16 (nlt)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control • … for in the presentHe comforts me • Praise enlarges my vision that God is caring
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • … for in the present He comforts me • 3. … for in the future He keeps me going • “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” • 1 Peter 1:3 (niv)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • … for in the present He comforts me • 3. … for in the future He keeps me going • “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” • Proverbs 13:12 (nlt)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • … for in the present He comforts me • 3. … for in the future He keeps me going • “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I've trusted You, O Lord, from childhood.” • Psalm 71:5 (nlt)
The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” • … for in the past He chose me • Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control • … for in the present He comforts me • Praise enlarges my vision that God is caring • … for in the futureHe keeps me going • Praise enlarges my vision that God is capable
Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (nlt)
Since God is … • “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” • 1 Corinthians 13:13 (nlt) • … in control, I trust in Hissovereignty– faith
Since God is … • “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” • 1 Corinthians 13:13 (nlt) • … in control, I trust in His sovereignty– faith • … caring, I rest inHis sympathy– love
Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (nlt) … in control, I trust In His sovereignty– faith … caring, I rest in His sympathy– love … capable, I rely onHis strength– hope
Since praise enlarges my vision of God, how shall I praise Him so that I trust and obey Him more?