HOW TO PRACTICE THE POWER OF PRAISE

Our perceptions shift. Attending my very first church as a new believer, I remember enjoying the message, but wondering, “Why they had to sing so many songs?” Can you remember ever thinking that? As we grow to know more about the Lord and experience more of his grace, worship seems like the most natural response.

Recently, I have been giving much thought on how to practice thankfulness. This has drawn me into the Psalms. One thing that I have discovered is that thankfulness and praise are twins. We are going to look at the power of praise in this article.

WHAT IS THE OVERCOMING LIFE?

"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God" --1John 5:4-5

What is the Overcoming Life?

We need to define what John meant when he spoke of the 'world' and what he meant by 'overcome'.

1. The 'World' --There are two kingdoms, the kingdom of God, and the kingdom of darkness. Both kingdoms are actively influencing the present culture. The world is the part of culture that is being influenced by the kingdom of darkness. This culture, the 'world', opposes the rule of God in the culture as well as in individual lives.