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Persistent Praise

Written by Nancy Gavilanes

Psalm 150, verse 6 says, “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.”

After much sorrow and his mother’s prayers and praises, the son of CeCe Winans rededicated his life to God and now serves as her pastor. In an interview, the gospel singer said, “Worship and gratitude is powerful because it allows you to see how great God is.” She shared how the experience with her son led her to exalt God, “And God didn’t just turn him around, but he put him on fire for Him.”

Winans is a worshiper who praises God and leads others to worship Him. She is the best-selling and currently most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, with fifteen GRAMMY Awards and thirty-one Dove Awards. With all her accolades and accomplishments, Winans knows the importance of praising God in all seasons. Winans is like a modern-day psalmist stirring people’s hearts and souls to praise God. Winans embodies what the psalmist speaks about in Psalm 150. We’re called to praise God in His sanctuary, praise Him for His acts of power and His surpassing greatness, and praise Him with instruments and dancing. “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.”

When we praise God, it helps us keep things in perspective as we face life’s challenges. As we hear Winans sing unto the Lord, may we worship God sincerely and never tire of giving God all the glory, honor, and praise.

How can you work toward worshiping God through all circumstances?

Let’s pray.

Our good and worthy God, I praise and worship You for who you are. Thank you that I know you are good, even when things don’t feel good.

Amen.