A higher consciousness
"Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all this benefits." Psalm 103:1,2.
David commanded himself to praise the Lord. He commanded His soul to praise the Lord. Your soul is made up of your mind (intellect, thought process, memory); your will (gives you freedom of choice); your emotions (feelings) and your conscience (your inner police that makes you know right from wrong).
When your soul assumes an attitude of praise, your mind is protected from mental attacks; your will is protected from surrendering to temptation; your emotions are shielded from being vulnerable to negative stimulation and control, and your conscience is strengthened to resist wrongful behavior and traps.
Notice that David did not ask God to bless his soul but for his soul to bless God. Everyone loves to be praised. Children playing in sports look to parents to praise them. To hear praises from parents can make children try harder and is more powerful than negative input. Workers are inspired when their supervisors praise them. Everyone is inspired by praise. Praise is powerful.
Imagine how powerful praising God can be as it lifts you to a higher consciousness where evil is diminished, God is exalted, and your desires are all possible. Praise is the anecdote for depressive thoughts. Praise destroys discouragement. Praise elevates God in your mind and diminishes the greatness of your problem. Praise takes you into the place of faith where your miracle will be achieved. Praise the Lord!
Kingdom Declaration:
I praise the Lord, my God, my Rock, my Redeemer, my Provider, and my Protector.
@Dr Pat Francis
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