Sing Into Your Storm ~ Overcoming Adversity Through High Praise

streets in the battle. They shall fight because the L ORD is with them , and the riders on horses shall be put to shame.” (Zechariah 10:3-5)

“ Send Judah first, and the battle will be won, send Judah first, and the foes are overcome, giving praise to the Father, and Glory to the Son, send Judah first! ”

You see, your victory through high praise isn’t always just for you! As you learn to press through the heavy storms of life, God is developing something deep and powerful in you, He will use the pitfalls of your journey as a powerful testimony to encourage, strengthen and bless other people, your church… and even other cities and nations! Praise is the way through your storms! During the process God will reveal facets of His character, faithfulness, and mercy in ways you would never had come to known by any other way... only by passing through the fire! Andrae Crouch, one of the most prolific and heart stirring songwriters of our time, deeply blessed the entire Body of Christ with his incredible songs of praise ( To God Be The Glory ), and songs of victory and triumph ( His Blood Will Never Lose Its Power ) etc. These and many other songs like them that Andrae wrote, only came about through Andrae’s learning to persevere through the severe storms that came in his life. He wrote songs birthed from great adversity, songs that God ending up using to bless and encourage countless millions! Andrae knew there was Divine purpose (and opportunity) in each of his storms. His song Through It All declares that:

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