1. The Power of Praise

2. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” E PHESIANS 1:3 2 C ORINTHIANS 1:3 1 P ETER 1:3

3. The Power of Praise Praise is powerful because heartfelt praise enlarges my vision of God.

4. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world.” E PHESIANS 1:3-4 ( NIV )

5. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me “This is what the L ORD says, Who made you, Who formed you in your mother's body, Who will help you: ‘ … don't be afraid. … I chose you.’” I SAIAH 44:2 ( NCV )

6. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me “It pleased God in His kindness to choose me and call me, even before I was born!” G ALATIANS 1:15 ( NLT )

7. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control

8. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 C ORINTHIANS 1:3-4 ( NIV )

9. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me Jesus: “The fact of the matter is that it is best for you that I go away, for if I don't, the Comforter won't come. If I do, He will – for I will send Him to you.” J OHN 16:7 ( TLB )

10. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me Jesus: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor” J OHN 14:16 ( NLT )

11. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control 2.… for in the present He comforts me Praise enlarges my vision that God is caring

12. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me 3.… for in the future He keeps me going “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 P ETER 1:3 ( NIV )

13. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me 3.… for in the future He keeps me going “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” P ROVERBS 13:12 ( NLT )

14. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me 2.… for in the present He comforts me 3.… for in the future He keeps me going “O L ORD, You alone are my hope. I've trusted You, O L ORD, from childhood.” P SALM 71:5 ( NLT )

15. The Power of Praise: “Praise be to God … ” 1.… for in the past He chose me Praise enlarges my vision that God is in control 2.… for in the present He comforts me Praise enlarges my vision that God is caring 3.… for in the future He keeps me going Praise enlarges my vision that God is capable

16. Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 C ORINTHIANS 13:13 ( NLT )

17. Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 C ORINTHIANS 13:13 ( NLT )  … in control, I trust in His sovereignty – faith

18. Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 C ORINTHIANS 13:13 ( NLT )  … in control, I trust in His sovereignty – faith  … caring, I rest in His sympathy – love

19. Since God is … “There are three things that will endure -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love.” 1 C ORINTHIANS 13:13 ( NLT )  … in control, I trust In His sovereignty – faith  … caring, I rest in His sympathy – love  … capable, I rely on His strength – hope

20. Since praise enlarges my vision of God, how shall I praise Him so that I trust and obey Him more?