“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) 

“Why am I so discouraged? And why am I so troubled and upset? Instead I will put my HOPE in God, and I will PRAISE HIM once again as my Savior and my God! When my heart is breaking, I REMEMBER your kindness.”    Psalm 42:5-6 (TEV/NLT)



“To all who mourn in Israel, he gives beauty for ashes, joy instead of sadness, and praise instead of despair.” Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)

“The righteous praise your name and they

live in your presence.” Psalm 140:13 (TEV)

“God, we praise you and thank you

because you are near.” Psalm 75:1 (NCV)

“I will praise the name of God with a song and I will MAGNIFY him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 (ESV)

“The Lord is GREAT and is worthy of our highest praise because HIS GREATNESS is beyond understanding.” Psalm 145:3 (TEV)

“I tried to understand all that was happening to me, but it was too difficult to figure out until I went into the sanctuary of God.” 

Psalm 73:16-17

“Praise the Lord, I tell myself! With my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, I tell myself, and remember all the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals my illness. He saves my life. He surrounds me with love and tender mercy. He fills my life with good things!” Psalm 103:1-5

“So the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army singing praise to the Lord and praising him. They sang ‘Give thanks to the Lord because his faithful love endures forever!’ The moment the people started singing and praising, the Lord caused the opposing forces to start attacking each other and they were completely defeated!” 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 (TEV)

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God as the other prisoners listened. Suddenly, there was a strong earthquake that shook the foundation of the jail.

Then all the doors of the jail broke open, and all the prisoners were freed from their chains.” Acts 16:25-26 (NCV)