It is easy to praise God when we have received a blessing or when things are going well, but it is often a struggle to praise and thank God when surrounded by a dark storm. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages us to fill our prayers with praise.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to MY Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading The Way. Praying Your Way Out by Dr. Michael Youssef In Jonah chapter 1, verse 17, through chapter 2, verse 10, we read Jonas Prayer from the belly of the fish.
[00:00:22] It's honest, ingenuine. He doesn't try to cover up his past failures. Instead, he acknowledges his circumstances and seeks to restore his relationship with God. In repentance, Jonah desires to worship again and serve God.
[00:00:38] I said, I have been banished from your sight yet I will look again toward your holy temple. Jonah also shows us how to fill our prayers with praise for God no matter the circumstances.
[00:00:51] It's easy to praise God when we've received a blessing or when things are going well. But it's often a struggle to praise and thank God when surrounded by a dark storm. Yet praising God in the midst of tough times is the secret to victory.
[00:01:08] Even when we don't fill thankful for the circumstances, we can praise God for who He is as our sovereign, Almighty Creator. Let's pray together. Father help us to remember to praise you even when we are in the middle of a storm.
[00:01:25] You're worthy of all our praise no matter the circumstances. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. Do you know where to turn in brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God?
[00:01:43] In a heart for God, lessons from the life of David, Dr. Michael Usep takes you on a journey through the highs and the lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in first and second Samuel,
[00:01:58] you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries on the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God.
[00:02:11] As you see the grandeur picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect king who uses broken people to do great things for His kingdom. To learn more about this inspiring new book and to secure your copy, visit ltw.org today.
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