I can’t imagine. Use music and scripture to get focused on God. (verse 17) – then, and keep in mind this is before the battle even happened, they all fell face down and began praising God for who He is and what He would do and what He has done. Dimitri kept singing – kept believing – even in his darkest hour. Jehoshaphat asked God for help and, like any parent, God beamed with joy to help His child. Praise always precedes the victory. I think I’ll cap it off with this last thought today. And when we have all those pieces in place, we are able to see the good and praise our God who is always good. Do you have Christ loving friends you can praise Him to? Heâ ll part the Red Sea back up the Jordan River in a heap. Your trust. To take courage. Press the zoom out button for a moment and take the deep breath you’ve probably needed for a while. And when I am focused on myself, I am not praising God. Savannah; April 19, 2020; Reply. Praise Before My Breakthrough: A 5-Day Devotional By Bryan and Katie Torwalt. Praise when you don’t feel like it and keep praising because praise and thanksgiving bring God on the scene. It takes no skill to praise God AFTER your breakthrough. To take their positions and let God fight the battle for them. I’ve read Pastor Jim Cymbala’s books for years: And before I knew about his books, I was listening to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir led by his wife, Carol. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Kris Vallotton spoke a couple of weeks ago on exactly this. In his sermon, Phil makes the following points. Are you learning this for the first time? But I am telling you. Getting to the next chapter in my life seems so far and distant. All I can really reflect on today is God’s goodness in giving me friends I prayed my entire life for. We worshiped the Lord every night for more than an hour before we felt we could even begin to present the Gospel. There are many examples throughout the Bible where things looked opposite before a turnaround. Praising God helps us to focus on reality—what’s truly permanent in our chaotic and transitory lives.Praising God helps us to get to know His characteristics—it helps us build a closer relationship with Him. The dang thing wouldn’t start no matter what he tried. Praying blessings over your academy. And moments where I tried to figure it out on my own, I completely failed and the problem grew worse. Thank you Becki. The thing about these finally clear blessings of understanding is that they are all so fun to give away! They put the worship leaders on the front line. One day, he couldn’t figure out for the life of him how to fix a problem in his truck. The first (and in my opinion the most important) thing I learned this year was this : Praise God before your breakthrough. It took some work but I got there. Faith. Spirit Rising: Tapping into the Power of the Holy Spirit, When God’s People Pray: Six Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer (DVD), Fresh Faith: What Happens When Real Faith Ignites God’s People, Breakthrough Prayer: The Power of Connecting with the Heart of God. You get it. I need you.” BOOM he got a sudden download (full of words and truck parts I can’t remember or spell). I will praise you before my breakthrough, because I know You are working all things out for my good. It has everything to do with who you are asking. The music, the people, the testimonies of answered prayer, and the message. How would your family react to your praises? Start by praising or thanking God before you ask him for things. He inhabits the praises of His people! I would love some advice on how to release praise thoughts into words…..When you are the only Christian in your family,and circle of friends. When sickness is all around you? I was thrilled to learn from God’s Word the order of events that leads to breakthrough. And anything else that he uses to bind you up in the spirit! About Jamie Rohrbaugh. by Jennifer | I Recommend..., Prayer | 6 comments. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It meant praising God while I surrendered. How often do I see situations and give into fear and depression instead of trusting God’s protection? You are always taken care of. So as I checked the cross references, I found: Ezekiel 34:27 – The trees of the field will yield their fruit and the ground will yield its crops; the people will be secure in their land. You've got to give God praise, and then the breakthrough will come. Find more encouraging words over on my Facebook page, YouTube channel, or Pinterest account). Heâ ll bring down the walls of Jericho. It takes no skill at all to praise someone when they do something nice for you. You can also check Zechariah 8:12, and Psalm 85:12. The good news today is that our God is a breakthrough God, and if you are His child, and if you are serving Him and seeking Him with your whole heart, then I know that God will make a way for you. To fully surrender, we must trust. Through that event and others like it, I came to realize that worship is how we allow God to fight our battles for us. Rather, prayer is the time to focus on the one solution to all our needs – God himself. I googled the phrase “praise before the breakthrough” to see what others had to say about this topic and found a fabulous teaching by Phil Morgan at Sermon Central. I hear the self-defeating words “I can’t.” I hear his promptings, and I struggle to obey. Mark 11:24. Camp there. Praise comes first. “. Only then did we sense a real breakthrough in the spirit, and we saw hundreds come to Christ. He did what he felt like the Holy Spirit was telling him to do and wouldn’t you know it? Heâ ll shut the mouths of lions. This isn’t some sort of 10 step formula. Get Daily Inspiration. He knows that your praise and faith in God will cause you to soar to higher levels and that it will be a lethal weapon against him. I’m still pinching myself because I secretly didn’t expect change in either situation. I praise Him for you and Tim and your ministry at home and at NLPG. One of thanksgiving, hope, declaration, and faith. This 5-day devotional is based on the new EP from Bryan and Katie Torwalt (of Jesus Culture), Praise Before My Breakthrough. Praise is the antidote for a broken heart. Publisher. 3. You've got to cheer up first, then things will change in your favor. In other words, before your breakthrough God will often prepare you through his loving discipline. the point of this rabbit trail? Praise God, for He is faithful and He always loves us. Just before a breakthrough in your life, things will often break down. Praise Before the Breakthrough. Nikki, InLight Connection Team; August 4, 2020; Reply. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 – “when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking  the Lord ….. the glory of the Lord filled the house of God.”, Psalm 22:3 – “But You are holy,Enthroned in the praises of Israel”, 2 Chronicles 20:15-22: “as they went out before the army, saying, Give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!”, Psalm 149:6-9 “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,…”, Isaiah 61:3 – “…The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness….”, Acts 16:25-26  “at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. God answered my prayers for breakthrough in both situations during my January fast. On a walk? They are tall and skinny and probably wear tight pants and the only objects they have are their instruments. What breakthrough are you thankful to God for today? Jennifer, this post is beautiful! I trust You and I know You will use everything, even my hardships, for good. We set our hearts on Him, Who He is, What He can do – and THEN – the earth yields it’s increase. Psalm 145:1-3; Matthew 6:9; If your mind wanders when you pray, don’t panic. It’s got to be hard. I become burdened with my lack of follow-through and how disappointed God must be in me. How much do you sell your joy for? It is so much easier to praise God when things are looking up. For more information, please visit: or do you hold them in your hands as weapons? When your coffee order gets messed up? Anyway, back to this war about to happen. How silly am I? Leave this field empty if you're human: “I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” Psalm 34:1. In the dark night of your soul, while you are searching and groping to find Jesus in His hiddenness, don’t stop singing. You can praise your way to healing, praise your way to a financial breakthrough, praise your way out of an unwarranted assault on your character. Hebrews 13:15 says, “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Feelings fall into the emotional and soulish realm of … I think The Lord gives us revelations obviously for our hearts and minds but also to co-labor with Him in bringing clarity and grace to those around us. Don’t you know PSALM 22:3 - “God dwells in the praises of His people.”. How much do you sell your faith for? Thanking God AFTER he gives something is: GRATITUDE Thanking God BEFORE he gives it is called: FAITH ( Log Out /  The experience was so powerful. Worship can be silent, but praise NEVER is. ( Log Out /  Pastor Cymbala taught from Psalms 67: Let the peoples praise You, O God; Praise means to commend, to applaud or magnify. You may be familiar with the story of Jehoshaphat. When Jehoshaphat came across a hopeless situation, he didn’t wait for God to send the breakthrough; he chose praising God through breakthrough. For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of worship, lifting up and glorifying the Lord. In both situations, I’ve been praying for these individuals for a long time. First thing he did? Thanks Rebecca.What a compliment coming from a great writer as yourself. Things will be cooking along, and you're standing in faith, praying, believing God for a miracle. It means bringing my heart and praising him right now. But moments where I stopped for five seconds and said “Holy Spirit, I need your help right now.” HE ALWAYS HELPED ME. I was back and fourth on what to write on here today and I think I am settled on sharing some revelations I’ve had this year. Then the earth shall yield her increase; Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. a little context: Judah means “Praise” – so they were the men of praise…which is what we are, no?) http://saddleback.com/seeking — We’ve all experienced crisis — times we’ve felt powerless in our circumstances. It is a reminder to me of all of the times that God has demonstrated this principle in my circumstances. I am to release those thoughts into the world through my words. Jesus: "Anytime you ask for anything in prayer, believe that you HAVE received it, and you WILL receive it." All these things are ME focused. It also means trusting, trusting that the journey the Lord has me on is the right one, even if that means it is different than everyone else’s. It is going to be okay. I praise Him today for your friendship and all that He has done for you. God knows about a lot more than we give Him credit for and if we could take Him out of the box we have him in – give Him permission to help us – I think life could get a lot easier and a lot more beautiful. All Rights Reserved jenniferowhite.com | Website Design by Orange Zebra Marketing. I sang my favourite hymns and found myself listening to nothing but Praise, Worship and Gospel music. Your breakthrough is coming. If we contemplate all God’s admirable qualities, we will naturally want to thank Him and imitate Him. The Torwalt’s raw expression and value for praising Him in every circumstance is evident throughout this project. When the waiting is finally over, praising God is a natural response. Though it is not God’s will for us, it is common to experience breakdowns prior to getting a major breakthrough in your life. Praising him before the breakthrough. Do not be discouraged if you might be going through a difficult time or things look opposite than you expected. Then, suddenly, all hell seems to be loosed against you. God often allows you to be tested right before your breakthrough begins. Psalm 34:1-4 (NIV) I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. The enemy knows that if you get a breakthrough that you will break out and break free of the chains of depression, oppression, setbacks, set ups, lack, discouragement, disappointment. Because He is always faithful and He will NEVER fail me.” This takes a completely new posture of your heart. That’s a promise. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Good news, fellow readers: I got a laptop! He said “we are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. In the fall of this year, I experienced a dream come true. To be completely honest, when I feel like my world is falling apart, my first instinct is not usually to praise God. 2 Chronicles 20 talks about Jehoshaphat. I’m prone to be frustrated with myself over all that I do not accomplish. This takes choosing to take your eyes off of what isn’t happening and turning them back to what HAS happened. When you don’t know what to do, ask Holy Spirit for help. Hi, I'm Jamie. Tell the enemy NO and GO. Praise Before Your Breakthrough Praise And Thankfulness Are Your Weapons By Kate Muguira. What about you? You’re God! Please pray that God will give us success and breakthrough in our christian school project,Camp David Green Academy in Kenya. It has nothing to do with your ability to ask. Nicholas. If God Is Renewing Your Passion for Studying the Word and Spending Time in Prayer, This Could Be a Sign He Is Preparing You for a Breakthrough in Life God brings growth in many wonderful ways. The God of Breakthrough fights our battles (5:20). You’ll feel the tide turning. He inhabits the praises of His people! It will raise your faith in… 3. Phil explains the concept of praise very well here: So, when the Bible tells us to “PRAISE” Him, it’s calling us to give vent to our adoring heart. They will know that I am the Lord, when I break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the hands of those who enslaved them. ( Log Out /  We would like to thank Capitol CMG Label Group for providing this plan. Offer it up. Ask for help more. Don’t hide your heart. The Battle Before The Breakthrough | There Are Many Powerful Sermons On Breakthrough. If someone cuts you off on the highway, are you totally thrown off? Praising God when we do not feel like praising Him is called a “sacrifice of praise”. I have experienced breakthrough before because I was fixed on Him and not me. I write to encourage YOU, and to help you feel the love of Father God. Because He is always faithful and He will NEVER fail me.”. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” (2 Chronicles 20:12). Let all the peoples praise You. It takes everything in you to praise Him before your breakthrough. So many times this year I have been overwhelmed, unsure, intimidated, or confused. Please share with us your experiences in the comment section below. You don’t have time to know anything about silly things like trucks. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. So now I’m all out of excuses to not keep this thing up. It’s been an interesting few months and honestly it hasn’t been the easiest of seasons to go through. I appreciate the nudge to do this in my current circumstances! Has praising God come before your breakthrough? The truck started! Asked God for help. Sign up for the GOD TV newsletter and receive a free gift! Holy Spirit knows what He’s doing. stood before the lord and the Spirit fell on a man and he went on to tell the men of Judah to not be afraid. But what do I have to lose here? Yet that’s when God began changing me. Because surrendering isn’t really surrendering until we do it without an attitude or grudge. Prayer is not a time to focus on our needs. Your breakthrough will often start after an extreme test. When the kids need a little extra love today because they have needs and emotions too? War had just been declared against him and OBVIOUSLY he was terrified. I will praise Him! You’ll find the joy rising. He is worthy to be praised. I googled the phrase “praise before the breakthrough” to see what others had to say about this topic and found a fabulous teaching by Phil Morgan at Sermon Central. Oh gosh. I need to rabbit trail for a second because this is the second most important thing I learned this year. God knows how to pay bills, He knows how to be a really good Dad, He knows how to be a really good Mom, He knows how to calm a car full of overwhelmed children, He knows how to fundraise. Would you help me with my work of reaching … In the car? Since living from this place, I have never seen so much breakthrough (specifically in joy) in my whole life. It takes everything in you to praise Him before your breakthrough. They went up to the front line and started singing “Give thanks to The Lord; His faithful love endures forever!” And, long story short, the enemy armies started fighting each other and the army of Judah just stood there, looking over their victory that The Lord had brought them. To actually look your enemy, your impossibility, your chaos right in the eyes and say “all glory to MY God. ( Log Out /  T: Don’t stop praying, don’t stop praising God before your breakthrough! Terrific words Jennifer. 2 Jan 2019 mattcoops2013. It takes no skill to praise God AFTER your breakthrough. He talked about his mechanic days and how those days blended into ministry days but he kept Holy Spirit over in his ministry and did the mechanic thing on his own. Can you praise Him in the shower? Go ahead and speak out what you know He has already done for you in the comments below! Here Is One That I Preached Based On The Scripture Found In Galatians 6:9 So, if you’re still with me, let’s dive in. Ha! We all know the rest of the story: breakthrough! I will glory in … Here’s the deal. I’ve been pondering your question. God, our own God, shall bless us. Don’t stop … Situations I’m in are taking a big toll that I thought they would and it’s created some doubt and unbelief. Susan. Do you sell them for a cheap price? WOW. Second … Change ). And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. (Job 13:15) Dimitri, like Job, was willing to continue praising God, trusting Him, even when in the midst of severe mental, emotional, and physical suffering. Worship can be silent, but praise NEVER is. I attended a Brooklyn Tabernacle Tuesday night prayer service. And that, folks, is my current favorite story in the Bible. The italics in the verse is straight from the NKJV. Let those thoughts help you focus on the things that need prayer. But because God is good, creative, and full of delightful surprises, he allowed me to see new things through this fast. Even if you feel numb now, the sun is rising on you. THANKING GOD IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR BREAKTHROUGH Seeking God for a Breakthrough – Part 3 Rick Warren November 26-27, 2016. Cymbala and Morgan’s sermons remind me that I am called to keep my mind on God and all He is and can do. Phil explains the concept of praise very well here: So, when the Bible tells us to “PRAISE” Him, it’s calling us to give vent to our adoring heart. Pray with boldness and intent. But this is where the impossible happens. Praising, blessing and honoring God helps us to become more like Him. • If he’s strong, I can believe he’ll move! AHHH!! To actually look your enemy, your impossibility, your chaos right in the eyes and say “all glory to MY God. I started to pray twice a day for about 30 minutes, and just praising God before my prayers. Praise before Breakthrough. What about when the rent money you need doesn’t come? They aren’t trained for any kind of combat. … All of the men of Judah (p.s. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. His mercies are new every morning. How valuable, in those moments, is your joy, your trust, your faith, your security? In this passage we read that the coming of the shekinah glory - GOD’S MANIFEST PRESENCE - is linked with His people praising Him. Now I can preach for that, and we can pray for that - but there comes a time when we’ve just got to BREAK THROUGH. I can pour my heart out before him! Thank you for sharing, just awesome! Your prayer for a breakthrough can be answered because God is able. Finally, he sat in the drivers seat and said “uhhh Holy Spirit, this is probably silly of me…because you’re a spirit and all, but could you help me? When we trust, we have peace no matter the outcome. You are loved. The title track, “Praise Before My Breakthrough,” is a powerful declaration of the unfailing truth that God is good, even before breakthrough comes. The next morning, they went to battle but they chose a seemingly foolish strategy. It is a lot harder to praise God before your breakthrough. I got into my bible like I had never before in my life. God, I will sing to you in the middle of my storm, because I know You are faithful and will remain my Anchor until I am back on solid ground. That is plain stupid! Life promises us not only mountain tops but also valleys low. But as long as we're negative, discouraged, focused on our problems, that will limit what God can do. God shall bless us, According to Ephesians 3:20-21, we must put our faith in God alone because he is not only powerful enough to … God gets acknowledged first. It’s a powerful principle isn’t it. If I could shout anything at anyone, it’d be what I’m about to say. God will open doors that no man can close. Your security. May 19, 2020. 5 Days.