Lion DevotionalSample
MIGHT GET LOUD DEVO
LYRIC EXCERPT:
It might get loud…
When the saints start praising
When the chains start breaking
When I think about His goodness
Have you ever been in a season you thought would break you, but didn’t? A season you look back at now, and actually thank God for it?
Worship is one of the most powerful tools we have to remind ourselves of God’s promises. It refocuses our attention on what really matters –– even in the middle of difficult situations.
Someone who really understood the power of praise was King David. He worshiped with his whole heart, regardless of who was around. He wasn’t ashamed; he didn’t hold back. He gave his all because he believed God deserved it all.
Even at his lowest point, David’s response was to worship. It wasn’t just something he did. It was a strategy — a way of life. He reminded himself of God’s faithfulness, which gave way for praise to shift his perspective and empower him to walk in his purpose.
When we use our voice to declare God’s goodness, something shifts in us too. We stop focusing on the pain of the moment and start to see our purpose in God’s plan.
Were you able to push past disappointment and walk into His promise? Shout about it.
Was there a let down that stopped holding you back? Shout about it.
Were you able to forgive someone who hurt you? Shout about it.
Are you still believing for something you haven’t seen yet? Sometimes you have to face the struggle to get to the shout — and sometimes we’ve got to learn to shout in the middle of it.
He’s the God of more than enough. Not “barely enough.” Not “almost enough.” More than enough.
So, don’t hold back your praise. Don’t silence your shout. It’s okay if things get a little loud. He’s brought you through before, and He’s promised to do it again.
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In Revelation, we see Jesus as the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and the “Lamb who was slain.” So much of God’s kingdom embodies paradox; even Jesus Himself was sovereign AND He submitted to authority. He’s the beginning AND the end. He isn’t relegated to one or the other. Join us for this 14-day study as we learn about how God’s kingdom and character may surprise us.
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