Healing Prayer

Choosing Praise When Life Feels Heavy

Healing Word Ministries Season 8 Episode 1

Pressure doesn’t get the final word—praise does. Anchored in Psalm 34:1, we walk through a morning of prayer and teaching that reframes worship as a covenant choice, not an emotional reaction. David’s declaration, forged in fear and survival, becomes our pattern: bless God first, even when the storm hasn’t moved. From there, we examine how the tongue can either drain courage or build it, why life-giving confessions are not denial, and how steady praise stabilizes the soul when circumstances refuse to cooperate.

We get practical about renewing the mind with scripture, casting down the imaginations that predict failure, and replacing frustrated speech with faith-rooted truth. You’ll hear strong declarations over health, provision, and peace, grounded in passages like Isaiah 53, Psalm 23, Romans 12, and 2 Corinthians 10. Together we speak to dry places, call dormant gifts to rise, and learn to see through God’s eyes rather than our fears. This is where praise becomes a shifter—moving our perspective, opening room for solutions, and training our hearts to trust.

We also cover our homes and children with specific prayer, contending for protection, mental health, and identity. We confront lack with the Lord’s shepherding care and welcome a new day as an acceptable time for turnaround. If you’ve been waiting for things to improve before you worship, this conversation flips the script: choose praise now, shape your language with the Word, and watch resilience grow while God works.

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Join us Live for 6 AM EST prayer Monday-Friday and Wednesday Nights at 7 PM EST (727) 731-9243. International number 1 267-807-9601 if prompted the access code is 252337. Send prayer requests to jbaymon@healing-word.org or leave a message on our website www.healing-word.org