The Power of Praise (A Pathway to Progress in 2025).

April 2025 | The Month of Progress Without Limit | Sunday

Ministering: Pastor Shola Awobajo.

Text: Psalm 107:1-9.

“¹ O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. ² Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; ³ And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. ⁴ They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. ⁵ Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. ⁶ Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. ⁷ And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. ⁸ Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! ⁹ For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” KJV.

Without doubt, God has proved Himself faithful over our lives. Regardless of our circumstance, God has been good to every one of us. Our being alive we owe to Him and Him alone! Praise is not just a response to God blessing us but a critical key to progress, strength and breakthrough.

Why Praise God?

• Because of His goodness. We give thanks because goodness is part of His character. Lam. 3:25
• Because of His mercies. Mercy is God waiving the punishment we deserved because of His Son’s blood. Lam. 3:22
• Because He has redeemed us from the hand of the enemy. Ps. 107:2
• Because He has satisfied us with good things. Ps. 107:9
  • He makes provision for our physical needs
  • He gives us sleep and wakes us up.

Benefits of Offering Continual Praise to God

• We will enjoy Divine presence. Praises invite God to our situations. Ps. 22:3, Acts 16:25-26
• There shall be breakthrough and deliverance – Ps. 107:6
• There shall be divine direction, victory and breakthrough. 2 Chron. 20:20-25
• There shall be multiplication and satisfaction. Ps. 67:5-6
• There shall be peace and joy.
• Praise is a weapon that causes commotion in the camp of your enemies. 2 Chron. 20
• Praise will build momentum for you (Divine Speed).
• Even when things appear gloomy, praise will sustain your hope. Ps. 42:11

What Hinders Progress

• Complaining – Num. 11:1
• Pride will set you back. Pride is thinking you are where you are by your efforts. Rom. 1:21
• Fear and doubt. James 1:6-7
• When you take God’s blessing for granted. Romans 6:1

In closing, Let praises, and gratitude be your daily life. Psalm 150 enjoins us – “Let Everything that has breath, Praise The LORD!

 God Bless You!