Praise opens our eyes and ears to God. We’re much more likely to hear God’s commands when we focus on the Lord in praise. That Truth helps explain why praise is often so difficult for us: Praise demands that we make changes in our lives, and most of us don’t welcome the prospect of change. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef assures us that as we praise God, we will be reminded of His goodness and abundant provision.
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[00:00:00] [SPEAKER_01]: You are listening to My Devotional, the daily devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading
[00:00:06] [SPEAKER_00]: the Way. Changed by Praise by Dr. Michael Youssef
[00:00:13] [SPEAKER_00]: Praise opens our eyes and ears to God. We're much more likely to hear God's commands when
[00:00:19] [SPEAKER_00]: we focus on the Lord in praise. That truth helps explain why praise is often so difficult
[00:00:26] [SPEAKER_00]: for us. Praise demands that we make changes in our lives, and most of us don't welcome
[00:00:32] [SPEAKER_00]: the prospect of change. Sometimes the change God commands will require us to confess and
[00:00:38] [SPEAKER_00]: repent of sin and to adjust how we live, especially in how we think of and relate to others.
[00:00:46] [SPEAKER_00]: Sometimes God's command compels us to move to a deeper level of commitment or to move out
[00:00:52] [SPEAKER_00]: in a closer walk of faith. Whatever He wants to tell us, it will be easier to hear Him clearly
[00:00:58] [SPEAKER_00]: when praising Him. For some, it may be difficult to begin a lifestyle
[00:01:03] [SPEAKER_00]: of praise if you haven't been engaging in one already. You may argue that sometimes you
[00:01:08] [SPEAKER_00]: don't feel like praising God. And true, you may begin praising Him without having a completely
[00:01:14] [SPEAKER_00]: thankful heart. But once you start praising God, it doesn't take long before that negative
[00:01:20] [SPEAKER_00]: spirit is broken. I've seen this happen repeatedly in my life. No matter how bleak or sad my circumstances,
[00:01:28] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm uplifted as I praise the Lord. As I honor God for who He is and for the glorious things
[00:01:35] [SPEAKER_00]: He has done, my eyes are open to God's abundant provision and blessing. Once you begin to look
[00:01:42] [SPEAKER_00]: for reasons to praise God, you will be overwhelmed by just how good God is. You'll become excited
[00:01:49] [SPEAKER_00]: about praising God. You'll look forward to praising God. It'll become a natural part of your daily life.
[00:01:56] [SPEAKER_00]: Let's pray together. God, help us to develop a lifestyle of praise. We want to be changed as we
[00:02:03] [SPEAKER_00]: praise you. May our eyes and ears be open to receiving your will, and may we submit in utter joy.
[00:02:11] [SPEAKER_00]: We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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