The Law of Praise Pt. 2

In a world filled with strategies, techniques, and methods for overcoming life's challenges, there exists a weapon so powerful yet so often neglected that it can literally change the atmosphere around you. This weapon isn't found in self-help books or motivational seminars—it's the ancient, biblical practice of praise.

The Secret Weapon of Christianity
Praise is more than just feeling grateful or saying "thank you" when things go well. It's a deliberate act of appreciation toward God, a complete surrender that says, "I don't have control over this, but I know who does." It's bowing down in total submission, releasing your heart, life, mind, will, emotions, and even your finances into the hands of the Almighty.
The remarkable truth is that praise isn't just a nice religious activity—it's a law, a spiritual principle that works every single time when properly applied. Just as gravity consistently pulls objects downward, the law of praise consistently invites God's presence and power into our circumstances.

Where God Chooses to Live
Psalm 22:3 reveals something extraordinary: "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel." Another translation says God is "enthroned on the praises" of His people. The word "inhabit" means to remain, to dwell, to make a home. Think about that for a moment. God chooses to remain in a place where people praise Him. He's not distant, waiting to be summoned from afar. When you praise, He's already there, ready to move. The question isn't whether God is present—it's whether you'll activate His presence through your praise. This means that whether God intervenes in your situation depends largely on whether you engage in praise. He inhabits the praises of His people, remaining ready to act when we turn on the switch of worship.

The Rain That Brings Your Harvest
Many believers understand the principle of sowing and reaping. We give our time, talents, and resources, expecting a harvest. But what happens when the harvest doesn't come? What's missing? Psalm 67:5-6 provides the answer: "Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase." Notice the order: first praise, then harvest. No matter how much seed a farmer plants, without rain, there's no harvest. In the spiritual realm, praise is the rain. You are the one who makes it rain over your own life. The earth has been programmed by God to yield increase. It knows what to do. It's simply waiting for you to cooperate with heaven's laws. When you offer up the sacrifice of praise, provision automatically shows up. The earth is not permitted to yield her increase until you give God praise. This means your financial breakthrough, your relational restoration, your physical healing—all of these are connected to your willingness to let it rain through praise.

Divine Intervention at Midnight
Acts 16 tells the powerful story of Paul and Silas, imprisoned for preaching the gospel. At midnight—a number symbolizing God's perfect control—they prayed and sang praises so loudly that all the other prisoners heard them. Suddenly, everything changed. An earthquake shook the prison's foundations. Every door flew open. Every prisoner's chains fell off. They didn't do anything wrong to end up in prison. But they understood that when they participated in the law of praise, God would show up. They turned on the switch of praise, and God came down to turn their situation around. When praises go up, God comes down. Not just blessings—God Himself descends into the midst of your situation and transforms whatever is wrong.

Praise as Your Insurance Policy
We carry various types of insurance—life insurance, car insurance, health insurance—all designed to protect us when unexpected difficulties arise. But there's a spiritual insurance that surpasses them all: the insurance of praise. King David understood this better than most. The Bible describes him as a man after God's own heart, and remarkably, he never lost a battle. Why? Because he understood the law of praise. When David brought the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, he danced before the Lord with all his might. He didn't hold back. He wasn't concerned about what others thought. When his wife Michal criticized him for his uninhibited worship, David's response was bold: "I will be even more undignified than this!" David recognized that when he danced and praised, he wasn't just expressing emotion—he was putting God on. He was creating a climate where God's presence would manifest. And when God showed up, anyone opposing David wasn't fighting against a man; they were fighting against God Himself.

A Modern-Day Miracle
The power of praise isn't confined to ancient biblical stories. Consider a contemporary testimony of a woman diagnosed with cancer, her hemoglobin dangerously low at 6.2 when it should have been above 10. Doctors delivered the dreaded diagnosis, but instead of surrendering to fear, she and her husband chose a different path. Every morning, despite the pain and uncertainty, she praised God. In her pajamas, in the hospital, at her desk at work—she refused to agree with the negative reports. When medical tests came back with discouraging numbers, she declared, "That's a lie," because she had just run across the street in high heels to conduct a funeral service. The couple didn't cry or complain. They praised. They worshiped. They stood on God's Word. And mysteriously, a message appeared on her phone that she hadn't typed: "Perfective praise is when you're praised before God and the cancer shows up." The outcome? Complete healing. The cancer disappeared. The blood count normalized. The doctors called it a mistake, but it wasn't a mistake—it was a miracle birthed through the law of praise.

Becoming a Praise Warrior
The church has developed many prayer warriors, but few praise warriors. We pray up a storm but rarely praise up the storm. Yet praise releases your harvest, brings divine intervention, and serves as your spiritual insurance. The challenge is simple: Will you make the decision to live a life of endless praise? Will you praise when you don't feel like it? Will you praise when circumstances look impossible? Will you praise when your body hurts and the diagnosis is grim?
Praise isn't about denying reality—it's about inviting a greater reality into your situation. It's declaring that God is bigger than your problem, more powerful than your enemy, and more faithful than your circumstances suggest. When you understand and apply the law of praise, you step into a climate where you walk in dominion in every area of your life. Whatever has been dominating you loses its power when you create an atmosphere of praise.

Let It Rain
The invitation is clear: Let it rain. In your car, let it rain. In your house, let it rain. With your family, let it rain. When you're alone, let it rain. You don't need perfect words or a beautiful voice. Your voice becomes the music. Your surrender becomes the symphony. Your faith becomes the catalyst for heaven's response. Stop stressing and start winning. Stop fighting and start praising. Because when your praises go up, God comes down—and when God comes down, everything changes.