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C. Formalize your praise making by giving praise in a programmed and public manner.

1. 1 Chron. 23.5 (NKJV) – . . . four thousand were gatekeepers, and four thousand praised the LORD with musical instruments, “which I made,” said David , “for giving praise.”

2. 1 Chron. 23.30 (NKJV) – . . . to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening.

D. Be extravagant and ambitious in your praise making; seek to make your praise triumphant and massive , 2 Chron. 20.20-22 (NKJV) – So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise the LORD, For His mercy endures forever.” Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. E. See difficult times and struggle as perfect opportunities to give to God the sacrifice of praise (in all things) , 1 Thess. 5.16-18 (NKJV) – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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