Daily Devotional
Trusting God to Pray for Victory
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
Colossians 4:2
October 1, 2023
Ponder This
The battle is the Lord’s, but God says you’re going to have a part. What was Jehoshaphat’s part in 2 Chronicles 20? Praise. God says, “The battle is mine, but I’m not going to do one thing until you praise.” What if they said, “Well, Lord, as soon as You give us the victory, we’re going to sing”? God says, “No, I’m not going to give you any victory until you start singing.” Are you willing to praise God during your problems? Can you praise in the face of your enemy when you don’t have anything but the promise of God? He says, “I will not leave you or forsake you. The battle is not yours; it’s Mine.” Now get out there and praise the Lord!
You see, a lack of praise is really unbelief. The Bible teaches that when we praise the Lord, we’re really expressing faith in God. Prayer and praise go together. Prayer and praise are the two wings of spiritual power. Prayer infuses us with the energy of God, and praise confuses the enemies of God. The devil is allergic to praise. When we praise God, He sends confusion into the camp of our enemies.
- When have you praised God before going into something difficult? How does this impact you and your perspective?
- Why is God worthy of praise, no matter our circumstances?
Practice This
What are some things you have been wrestling with lately? Praise God for who He is and pray through these matters.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
