Wednesday,  August  31st Praise precedes abundance. “And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.” 2 Chronicles 20:25 Praise brings you into a realm where you do not struggle to get what is of value. What others struggle to get will come to you effortlessly when you are a person...

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Tuesday,  August 30th Effortless success. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they...

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Monday,  August  29th The antidote. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.”                         2 Chronicles 20:22 Praise makes success effortless. When the children of Israel sang and praised the Lord, the Bible says that the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, who came up against them were smitten. Ammon means tribal; this means...

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Sunday,  August  28th Testify in praise. “I will give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart. I will tell about all the miracles you have done.” Psalm 9:1(GW) Every time you testify publicly, you are praising God. Yet there are Christians who do not like to testify publicly. God does something for them and they keep it to themselves. You are not glorifying God that way. Some Christians give the excuse that it is because of shyness they do not testify publicly. Enough of the shyness, God has not given you the spirit of timidity. Start...

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Saturday,  August  27th Dance in praise. “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.” Psalm 149:3 When we dance to the Lord, we are expressing our praise to Him. I never really knew that dancing was so important to God until I studied the life of David. David was someone God choose because of His praise. In 2 Samuel 6:14(MSG) the Bible says, “David, ceremonially dressed in priest's linen, danced with great abandon before GOD.” See what the Bible says in 2 Samuel 6:16, 20-21(MSG),...

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Friday, August 26th Sing praises. “I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.” Psalm 9:2 One of the ways you offer praise to God is by singing. When we sing, we are not singing to impress ourselves or others; we are offering praise to God. Psalm 21:13 says, “Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.” Psalm 27:6 says, “And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his...

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Thursday, August 25th Lift your hands. “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 Are you aware that it has been found out from research that people in the music industry especially those in concert live longer? Most of them live to their 70's, 80's and 90's. One of the reasons observed and stated was because of the lifting up of their hands. Amazingly, when you look at the various words for praise in the Bible, one common trend is the lifting up of the hands. This...

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Wednesday, August 24th Praise with words. “Take with you words and return to the Lord. Say to Him, Take away all our iniquity; accept what is good and receive us graciously; so will we render [our thanks] as bullocks [to be sacrificed] and pay the confession of our lips.” Hosea 14:2(AMP) Praise is the outward expression of gratitude or adoration to God for what He has done, what He is doing and what we expect Him to do. Praise can be in words; that is our confession according to Hebrews 13:15, “By him therefore let us offer...

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Tuesday, August  23rd You are different. “When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”  Proverbs 16:7 Do you know that God can cause those who hate you to work for your good? I know you may wonder how that will be possible, but the Bible shows us that it is possible.  Are you aware that before Moses was born, the Pharaoh at that time passed a law to the Hebrew midwives saying, “When you deliver the Hebrew women, look at the sex of the baby. If it's a boy, kill him; if it's a girl,...

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Do not waver

Monday, August  22nd Do not waver. “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?” Isaiah 53:1 Have you been told that your case is a hopeless case? That is when you should give the sacrifice of praise. This is because there is another report concerning that same case that has been labeled by men as hopeless. Will you believe the report of the Lord today? His report says your case is not hopeless. His report says you will prosper. His report says you will still have your baby. Whatever negative report you have...

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Where is your trust?

Sunday, August  21st Where is your trust? “Thus says the Lord: Cursed [with great evil] is the strong man who trusts in and relies on frail man, making weak [human] flesh his arm, and whose mind and heart turn aside from the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:5(AMP) Carefully examine your heart to find out where you have put your trust. Is your trust really in God or in men? Is your confidence in what God can do for you and make you, or in what man can do for you and make you? God uses men, but never make any mortal man your arm. Rely only on God, never...

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It's never late

Saturday, August 20th It's never late. “Even when Sarah was too old to have children, she had faith that God would do what he had promised, and she had a son.” Hebrews 11:11(CEV) Today I want you to know that in the realm of faith it is never late. I will like to share with you the story of a brother who got an opportunity to go to the United States for training. The requirement was for them to write a five hundred words essay on conflict resolution. They had about five hundred entries from Nigeria and they needed only twelve. The deadline was...

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Faith is enough.

Friday, August 19th Faith is enough. “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27 God taught me that in the realm of faith there is no distance. This means that no matter where you are your miracle can still happen. This means that God can reach you anywhere. I remember the story told by a dear Man of God. He spoke about an elderly couple that could not have children. So when they came to him, he prayed for them and the woman got pregnant. Before she gave birth,...

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when challenges come...

Thursday, August 18th When challenges come … “Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.”           1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(MSG) Our opening scripture shows you the appropriate attitude when you are going through challenges. Be cheerful. Maintain your joy and be thankful. Do not let your challenges depress you; know that it will turn out for your good. When you are going through challenges, never focus on the problem...

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Appreciate what you have

Wednesday, August 17th Appreciate what you have. “Overwhelm them with appreciation and love! Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part.” 1 Thessalonians 5:13(MSG) Many times people fail to appreciate what they have until they lose it. There is a man I know who had a hard working wife; helping him, connecting him with people and ensuring that he does well. As this man got richer, he never really cared about his wife. When she died, that was when his eyes were really opened to the treasure he had that he did not have the opportunity...

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The right attitude

Tuesday, August 16th The right attitude. “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much …” Luke 16:10 I will like you to observe your life. Have you really been grateful to God? It takes humility to live a life of praise and thanksgiving. How much do you appreciate the little things that happen in your life? Are you faithful in giving God thanks for the little things? If God can find you faithful in thanking Him for the little things, you will begin to see greater things. Do not take anything that God does in your life for...

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Victory assured

Monday, August 15th Victory assured. “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”                                   1 Corinthians 15:57 Speaking the Word of God inspite of your circumstances is one of the ways you give to God the sacrifice of praise. Are you aware that no matter what comes against you as a child of God it will end in victory? “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding...

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Giving thanks...

Sunday, August 14th Giving thanks … “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Hebrews 13:15   One of the ways we offer the sacrifice of praise is by 'giving thanks'. The root word for giving thanks in the Greek also means, 'making confession'. Psalm 107:22 says, “And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.” So when you speak of the finished works of Christ you are giving God thanks. Make a habit of...

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Get speedy answers

Saturday, August 13th Get speedy answers. “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.”     Acts 16:25-26 Praising God brings to you speedy manifestations. So if there is something you have been praying for, that has delayed in manifesting, it is time to use praise to hasten it up. Keep at it; do not stop praising...

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Praise invokes God's presence

Friday, August 12th Praise invokes God's presence. “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 The word inhabitest in our opening scripture also refers to 'married'. This means that God is married to praise. That is why when you praise He shows up. Praise invokes God's presence. A dear Man of God spoke about a time they had a praise service in their church, as they were all dancing, a Muslim man who came to drop his friends was hearing the sounds coming from the church so he decided to come down to spy...

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Praise invokes God's Presence.

Friday, August 12th Praise invokes God's presence. “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of israel.” Psalm 22:3 The word inhabitest in our opening scripture also refers to 'married'. This means that God is married to praise. That is why when you praise He shows up. Praise invokes God's presence. A dear Man of God spoke about a time they had a praise service in their church, as they were all dancing, a Muslim man who came to drop his friends was hearing the sounds coming from the church so he decided to come down to spy...

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Counter depression

Thursday, August  11th Counter depression. “My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.”   Psalm 34:2 You can praise God for what He has done and for what you expect Him to do. Use your praise to counter depression and the spirit of heaviness. Whenever the devil wants to sow depression to your heart, begin to recount the great and glorious things that God has already done and also begin to declare in faith the great things that you expect. Depression is focusing on your problems but praise...

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Praise habit

Wednesday, August  10th Praise habit. “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 There is such a thing as a praise habit; in other words, you make a habit of praise. It is possible for praise to proceed from you continually because when we praise, we are speaking well of God. That is why testifying of what God has done, is part and parcel of praise to God. One of the things you must never loose in your life is your praise and your joy. David never lost a battle; he was a man who praised....

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Restoration of Praise

Tuesday, August  9th Restoration of praise. “In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old:” Amos 9:11 The restoration of the tabernacle of David refers also to the restoration of praise. Praise will accelerate your harvest and cause every opposition before you to melt. Amos 9:13 says, “Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth...

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Celebrate the Lord

Monday, August  8th Celebrate the Lord. “When David returned to bless his family, Saul's daughter Michal came out to meet him. "How dignified Israel's king was today! He was exposing himself before the eyes of the slave girls of his palace staff-like a mindless fool might expose himself!" David answered Michal, "I didn't dance in front of the slave girls but in front of the LORD. He chose me rather than your father or anyone in your father's house, and he appointed me leader of Israel, the LORD'S people. I will celebrate in the LORD'S presence,...

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Praise continually.

Sunday,  August  7th Praise continually. “Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.” Psalm 119:164 Our opening scripture shows us that David praised God seven times a day. That is one of the secrets of David. Another man in scripture that praised God liked David was Daniel. That was one of the reasons why he always had great testimonies and influence. Your thanksgiving and praise to God can bring you to a place of authority. Daniel 6:10(MSG) says, “When Daniel learned that the decree had been signed and...

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Wonders of praise

Saturday, August  6th Wonders of praise. “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” Psalm 18:3 The man that praises God has no worthy opposition because praise silences every opposition. Praise is celebrating God. Celebration is never a quiet event. It is loud and wild. Psalm 50:23 says, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.” Praise pleases God. Psalm 69:30-31 say, “I will praise the name of God with...

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Praise as a weapon 2.

Friday, August  5th Praise as a weapon 2. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.”       2 Chronicles 20:22 Praise is spiritual warfare. If you are a person of praise, even the things that men do against you will begin to work for your good. The children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir came to do battle against Judah. When Jehoshaphat the King and the people received the Word of the Lord that...

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Praise as a weapon 1.

Thursday, August  4th Praise as a weapon 1. “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.”       Acts 16:25-26 Have you noticed how many times you may be tempted to want to wait to see the complete miracle concerning what you prayed for before you give God praise? You do not need to wait for the complete...

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Stir up productivity 2.

Wednesday, August  3rd Stir up productivity 2. “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.” Psalm 67:5-6 The reason why you may not be seeing the productivity and increase you desire is because you are not cultivating an attitude of praise and gratitude. As a Pastor I have done my study and research and discovered that churches that are growing, no matter the denomination they are in, are churches that have the character of praise....

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Stir up productivity 1.

Tuesday, August  2nd Stir up productivity 1. “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.” Psalm 67:3-6 Our opening scripture shows us that praise increases productivity. When we praise the Lord, the earth shall begin to yield her increase....

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Praise

Monday,August 1st Praise. “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 Praise is the art of celebrating God in words, song, dance accompanied by instruments for what He has done, what He is doing or what you expect Him to do. To praise is to speak highly of someone. When you are praising someone, you speak highly of them. Therefore, when you are praising God, you speak highly of God. If you want to see God's manifest presence, it is important that you create an atmosphere of praise. This is because God inhabits...

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