Garment of Praise

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified - Isaiah 61:3.

                     The spirit of heaviness is a weapon used by the enemy to destroy our peace. Whenever we have a spirit of heaviness. let us put on the garment of praise and offer the sacrifice of praises to God. In God, we can find strength, hope, peace and joy. Praise is a powerful weapon that we can use to destroy the plans of enemy. Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name - Hebrews 13:15.

                    Our God gives rest for all who have burdens in their heart. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest - Mathew 11:28. Whenever we have a burdened heart, let us seek the Lord in prayer with thanksgiving. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6,7.

                  David chose to praise God in the midst of all his difficulties. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth - Psalm 34:1. Let us also praise and give thanks to the Lord by declaring His goodness. When we wear the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, we will be called the trees of righteousness planted by the Lord that He might be glorified.  May God deliver us from the spirit of heaviness and give us the garment of praise.

                                                 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You and exalt You. Take away the spirit of heaviness from us and give us the garment of praise. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.