Psalm 47:5 (KJV) 
“God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.”

There are different ways to draw God’s attention, and high praise is one of the most powerful. High praise is an outward, bold expression of faith that brings joy, celebration, and heartfelt testimony. When we engage in high praise, we step into a triumphant declaration of God’s greatness, magnifying Him above all else, and ushering in His presence. This form of praise is released through exuberant singing, jubilant shouts, and fervent declarations, creating a sacred atmosphere where God can move mightily.

High praise has profound spiritual effects. As revealed in our opening scripture, when we praise God with triumphant shouting and rejoicing, He responds with His presence. Shouting and exalting Him create a unique dimension of praise that activates spiritual intervention and angelic movement. When we lift our voices, we invite heavenly beings to engage on our behalf, ascending and descending with purpose to fulfill God’s will. High praise releases divine power, bringing God’s presence into our circumstances, working wonders, and fighting on our behalf.

Today, choose to engage in high praise, regardless of what challenges or victories you face. Lift your voice in faith, shout joyfully, and declare God’s greatness over your situation. Trust that as you offer Him high praise, He will respond with His power, bringing victory in all aspects of your life. Glory to God!

START-UP PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus, I lift my voice in high praise to You. As I shout in faith today, let Your presence fill my life, releasing Your angels and fighting every battle on my behalf in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Religion divides the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Traditionally, Bosniaks are Muslim, Serbs are Eastern Orthodox, and Croats are Roman Catholic .Evangelicals have had some success in reaching across ethnic lines, but one obstacle to evangelism has been the lack of Christian literature in the Bosnian language, including a translated Old Testament.

PRAYER FOR THE NATION:
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for reconciliation among those still traumatized by the bitterness of a devastating ethnic-religious war in the land in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR THE LEADERS
 Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that you will grant the leaders of this country the grace and wisdom to unify this country according to Your divine will in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Father, we pray that you would remove all obstacles from the path of the Jews so they can hear and receive the Good News of your son Jesus today in Jesus Name.

 PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that You will give the church the grace to stay true to Your message and proclaim it whether or not it is convenient in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray that You would circumcise the heart of every unsaved soul in our city today and cause them to be fully submissive to Your word and truth in Jesus Name.

STUDY THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
– Esther 7 & 8
 – Ezekiel 30
 –  John 5