The Stink Of Praise Rises



 When you lift up praises, what type of aroma does it bring? Strange thing to think, right?! Are you speaking and thinking things that lift up nice pleasing aromas to the Lord? Or are you lifting up smells like the garbage dump?

2 Kings 14:3-4 3 Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not like his ancestor David. Instead, he followed the example of his father, Joash. 4 Amaziah did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.

Even tho King Amaziah was a godly man and did right in the eyes og God, he didn’t FULLY do what was right. He left all of the high places the people created with false gods and false religions – offerings and sacrifices still stunk up the air that rose up to God.

I wonder what would happen, if our country would TRULY turn back to God?!?! Can you imagine ALL false religions and their churches (high places) being torn down? I mean, if God directs it, He protects it! WOW! We would be like the people in the bible, because we would see, feel, hear and experience the hand of God with other countries. I am sure there would still be war, God shows Himself in war – but the victory would be ALL God!!

Perhaps, we are living for God, and doing what is right in His eyes – yet we still have “high places” that need to be torn down in our lives… My “places” are food and distractions from healthy choices. I somehow keep falling, and end up “sacrificing” to these false gods. The Lord WILL prevail!! He WILL deliver me!! I just need to stop listening to myself and seeking and listening to the Holy Spirit!

What are your “high places”? Self-doubt? Laziness? Procrastination? Negative-self-talk? Spending? Complaining? Drugs? Alcohol? Sex? Anger? Gossip? Compulsiveness? The list can go on and on… Let’s tear down these high places and replace them with Jesus and fill that “spot” or “thing” with whatever the Holy Spirit directs. God will not lead us anywhere He is not willing to go WITH us! His ways are good, right and true! Refreshing will come, we just need to follow Him.

I’m praying for you today. That you will ask the Father to open your eyes to any “high places” that need to be torn down, thrown away, and not worship. Any habits that need to change. We ALL are for sure like sheep, and we fall away into our own worlds really easily lol But, He is the Great Shepherd, and He will draw us back to His green pastures. We just have to listen to His voice. I pray this for you and myself today. May you be well, safe and blessed today as you seek time with Jesus.



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Peg said…
Good Word.Thanks for sharing.
May 9, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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