the sacrifice of praise

what do we sacrifice when we praise him?

pride! we must be humble & greatful.
resentment! we must praise him for our suffering! even as in everything!

think of the deepest hurts.... & praise him for taking you down... as well as in lifting you up.
in the midst of your trouble praise him... and the deciever is disarmed.

as our strength is measured by the resistance we have overcome, how much we can lift... so, as Jesus overcame even death to save us... His power is without limit. Our witness to His power is not how high He will lifts us... but how low He chose to bend!!!!

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