Praise and Worship

"When you have been set free and are trying to rebuild your life in the Lord, the enemy will come and tell you, 'You weren't really set free.'... Remember where the voice of discouragement comes from and determine to stay close to the Lord in praise and worship. Praise silences the voice of the enemy so you can better hear the voice of God."

Sometimes when we feel discouraged or helpless, all we have to do is just keep praising and worshiping God.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Eph 6:12)

"When we sing our praises to God for who He is and what He has done, our worship becomes the very instrument He uses to set us free. That is the hidden power of praise."

Focus on God, worship Him in spirit and in truth (worship our Father God by the Holy Spirit and in Jesus' name), praise Him for His love and faithfulness, for He is with us, He is here to help us and fight the battles for us!

"Paul and Silas were worshiping God because they loved Him more than anything and wanted to glorify Him in all things. They knew that no matter what happened to them, He would be with them every step of the way. It was in the very act of praising God that they were set free. And not only did their chains fall off, but the chains of every prisoner in the jail as well. Even the prison keeper saw what happened and was saved. There is freedom that happens just being in the presence of people who are worshiping God when our hearts are tuned to it. Whenever we worship and praise God, things are shaken up around us, chains fall off, and we are set free."

— Stormie Omartian, The Prayer That Changes Everything: The Hidden Power of Praising God

"The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever." (2 Tim 4:18)