BOAST IN THE LORD

Psalm 34:1–7 NLT

I will praise the Lord at all times.

I will constantly speak his praises.

2 I will boast only in the Lord;

let all who are helpless take heart.

3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness;

let us exalt his name together.

These verses speak to us all because we’ve probably all felt helpless at some time or another and we’ve known God’s deliverance. Those times when we’re up against it are the very times we need to encourage each other to praise God in the trouble as well as in the good times. 

When we boast in the Lord we’re reminding ourselves of how secure we are in Him and how great our God is, how able He is to deliver us once again, to come to our rescue, to turn things around for good.

The more we exalt His name together the more we’re shifting something in the spirit realms that defeats the devil’s forces and renders them powerless. When we complain we’ve forgotten the Lord’s greatness and power to deliver us, and we’ve stopped releasing our faith for God to move. But hallelujah, when we praise it releases and allows God’s promises and purposes to unfold.😊

4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.

He freed me from all my fears.

5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;

no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;

he saved me from all my troubles.

Take heart today, our God is still the same delivering God He always has been. Let’s praise and boast in the Lord together and exalt the name of the Lord Jesus who deserves all our praise and worship, who reigns forevermore.😊 Amen.

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