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Generating Praises


And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.
Acts 16:25-26

High praises can turn any situation around for testimony. It's so true, but a better understanding of how to generate praise, will help us derive more from this supernatural kingdom secret for divine intervention at all time.
There is a secret to the source of Joy, that the foremost Apostles exhibited:
In Acts 5:41 the scripture says, 
"And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name." they were JOYFUL that they had SUFFERED or are SUFFERING SHAME not because to stole or did something unlawful, rather because they PREACHED CHRIST JESUS glorified, 1 Peter 4:14-16. Remembering the promises from scriptures, in spite of contrary evidence, knowing the reason for the situation is practically because of your faith, will sprang joy within if rooted and grounded in the Word of God.

 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but ALSO TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE;" Philippians 1:29. Mind you, this is not referring to suffering; poverty, sickness, or anything Christ HAVE already paid for, it is simply talking about, rejection and related issues.
in Luke 10:20, Jesus told the disciples to rejoice not just for the miracles they saw, rather that their names are written in heaven. See also, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Matthew 5:12.

It is easy to praise when everything seems to be up, money in the bank, children doing well, great job or business looking good, good health etc., it is easy!!! But when these things are contrary, it's extremely difficult naturally, but having some Biblical truth as an anchor of your faith, will strengthen you beyond comprehension.
I believe the promises is what sprang up joy in Paul and Silas: then they thought, 'HEY! WE BEHIND BARS BECAUSE WE PREACHED CHRIST,' HALLELUJAH! Then they started, maybe by praying in the Holy Ghost just a little bit, before they knew what was happening, they were singing aloud, to the point other prisoners could hear them, right before they could recover from the overwhelming joy within, the Glory of God came; the prison doors, and gates, and bands, couldn't hold nor stop the Almighty God from inhabiting the praise of His people, all chains were destroyed, and burden lifted that instant, Praise God!!!

What about if you're really concern about the situation, the praise wouldn't have had a proper foundation to develop exceedingly. so, they'd probably be frustrated after a little while into the praise. This is one of the reason the Holy Bible ask us not to worry as those who have no hope.
We have hope in Jesus Christ! Rejoice in Him, Hallelujah!!!

Happy New Month to you! 

Jesus is Lord!

Mark E. Airononi

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