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Did you know Jesus opens and closes the Lord’s Prayer with praise and declaration? Throughout the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to declare God’s Kingdom to come, ask for His provision, receive His forgiveness—and extend it to those who have hurt us, and speak the Word of God to overcome temptation. Here, in this last line, we declare: “God, Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever!” Closing the Lord’s Prayer, we return to praising the One Who is worthy of it all.

Praise in Scripture is simply defined as a declaration of thanksgiving. Scripture says we are to praise the Lord at all times. In fact, many battles in life are won by our praise, rather than our own human efforts. You may remember the Battle of Jericho, when the Israelites marched around the city walls worshiping God and praising His name. The battle in Joshua 6 was won by praise, not artillery.

We see throughout the Bible that miracles happen whenever we lift our voices in praise! Why? Because praise takes our focus off of ourselves and places it on God our Father. Through praise, we have the privilege of being participants in God’s kingdom, conduits of His power, and vessels for His glory.

In Ephesians 6:10, Paul instructs us to live this way by writing: …be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. In other words, as you pray, praise and thank God your Father for inviting you to be a participant in His power. Ask Him to pour His power and strength into you. You have the opportunity to be a conduit to the greatest power Source in the Universe—every day.

As you engage with God’s Word:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

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