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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 … ”

1. … for in the past He chose me

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … For He chose us in Him

before the creation of the world.” EPHESIANS 1:3-4 (NIV)



“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)



“It pleased God in His kindness to choose me and call me, even before I was born!”

GALATIANS 1:15 (NLT)



Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control



2. … for in the present He comforts me

“Praise be 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)




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)




Jesus: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor” JOHN 14:16 (NLT)


1. … for in the past He chose mePraise enlarges my vision that God is in control


Praise enlarges my vision that God is caring


1. … for in the past He chose me2. … 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)




“Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” PROVERBS 13:12 (NLT)




“O LORD, You alone are my hope. I've trusted You, O LORD, from childhood.”

PSALM 71:5 (NLT)


1. … for in the past He chose mePraise enlarges my vision that God is in control

2. … for in the present He comforts mePraise enlarges my vision that God is caring


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 …


1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NLT) … in control, I trust in His sovereignty –

faith

Since God is …


1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NLT) … in control, I trust in His sovereignty – faith … caring, I rest in His sympathy – love

Since God is …


1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NLT) … in control, I trust In His sovereignty – faith … caring, I rest in His sympathy – love

… capable, I rely on His strength – hope

Since praise enlarges my vision of God, how shall I praise Him so that

I trust and obey Him more?

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