06/26/2026
JUSTASK
PRAISE INVITES HIM IN
By Nancy Lennert
Father God inhabits the praises of His people.
Psalm 22:3 NKJV
But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.
Father God is glorified when His people lift up His Name. When we give glory, thanks, and praise to Jesus, Father God is glorified.
When we have conversations with our Lord and tell Him how much we love Him, He comes closer to us. When we are wowed by Him, He comes closer to us. When we tell him how grateful and thankful we are to call Him Lord, He comes closer to us.
Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
I have read a few articles recently about inviting the Lord into our lives. How important it is for us to welcome Him into our situations, our hopes, our dreams, even our everyday lives.
God is not just a God of good times, but He is our Father in all times. Even when things “go south” in our lives; He is there wanting to be invited in. Wanting to be leaned on in good times and in bad times. He is our Father, He is Jesus and He is Holy Spirit. He is all in all and wants to be our Father.
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
We are not to doubt or be in fear. Paul and Silas discovered how praise opened the prison gates. What prison gates do you need to open? What is holding you back from praising the Lord? Seeing His presence in your life?
Acts 16:25-26 NKJV
But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.
Praise, pure and honest praise brought the presence of Almighty God. He was invited into the situation of Paul and Silas. He will do the same for us.
Praise Him, for He is worthy of your praise. AMEN
Even when you are having a bad day, praise Him. Even when you are feeling sick, praise Him. Even when you are confused and afraid, praise Him. Even when you don’t feel like it, when you want to sulk in the corner, PRAISE HIM. FOR HE IS WORTHY.
Jesus did not create our troubles, woes, and worries but He wants to be our solution and comfort….PRAISE HIM IN!!!
Psalm 28:7 NKJV
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.
I remain in His peace to love and serve,
Nancy Lennert
Board President, CVO, AfC
Transformative Solutions Network
Author & Speaker
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