There is something Beth and I have been noticing over the past few weeks, months and even years that the concept of praise in diminishing in our world.  As we become more and more self focused and pre-occupied with how others perceive us, that we in turn are not giving praise to God and to others.  Today we will be discussing how we all can counter the selfie world we live and with the lifestyle of praise.

And I am a little embarrassed to admit this but I forgot to set out microphone to the proper setting, so Beth sounds amazing and I sound like I am in a tin can.  Oh well:-) I’ll get it right next time.  Hope you enjoy this episode of TRAK Worship.

What’s In This Session?

* Introduction (0:03)

* Help us by rating and sharing this episode (0:45)

* Check out last two episodes “Overcoming Family Issues Part 1 & 2” (1:08)

* Praise should be a lifestyle (1:45)

* The seven Hebrew words for praise (10:22)

* The 8 things that happen when we praise (23:10)

* Steps we can take toward freedom (16:39)

* Let’s start of praise movement (30:05)

* Prayer (30:44)

3 Instant Takeaways

* You can change the environment with Praise. Once you change from a practice of apathy or complaining into a practice of praise you will literally change the environment by create an environment that models heaven and provides a place for God to inhabit.

* Praise gets us out of the cycle of self centeredness. It is impossible to be self focused and God focused.  The moment you turn your focus on Him, the worries and stresses you carry fade into the background.

* The enemy flees when we praise. Quite simply, he cannot stand it so if you just want to drive satan nuts, Praise!!