Praising You Changes Me

Praising You Changes Me is a compilation of true stories based on events in the life of a business travelerjust trying to get from one place to another. In doing so, she encounters strangers who interrupt the journey with cries for help, life-threatening situations, opportunities to share the gospel and prayer time in some very busy places. At the same time, she places herself on the receiving end of a few miracles, unbelievable acts of kindness, excruciating incidents and moments of divine healing. The journey is jam-packed with busy airports, hotel rooms, car trips, lost items, crowded flights and a few unforgettable people who remind us that we all need Gods divine intervention. Through the ups and downs, joys and challenges of her travels, the author praised God along the way, ushering in opportunities to change, grow and expand her heart, strengthen her faith and testify about the Lords almighty hand on her life.

Praising You Changes Me is a compilation of true stories based on events in the life of a business traveler--just trying to get from one place to another. In doing so, she encounters strangers who interrupt the journey with cries for help, life-threatening situations, opportunities to share the gospel and prayer time in some very busy places. At the same time, she places herself on the receiving end of a few miracles, unbelievable acts of kindness, excruciating incidents and moments of divine healing. The journey is jam-packed with busy airports, hotel rooms, car trips, lost items, crowded flights and a few unforgettable people who remind us that we all need God's divine intervention. Through the ups and downs, joys and challenges of her travels, the author praised God along the way, ushering in opportunities to change, grow and expand her heart, strengthen her faith and testify about the Lord's almighty hand on her life.

Human beings have many issues and problems in life, which are normal, and need encouragement, love, and inspiration. These poems were written with much love, thought, and prayer, and strive to help those who need it.

I cried to you, O Lord; I pleaded with the Lord, saying, "What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit? will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me; O Lord, be my helper." You have turned my wailing into dancing; you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy. Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever. -Psalm 30:9-13 Just as the plea of the psalmist is resolved with hope-filled praise for the Creator, so the eye-witnesses to 9/11 in Will the Dust Praise You? move from stunned disbelief to hopeful action. Their stories recount the halting but steady movement toward healing and reconciliation. Along with its companion DVD, Revelations from Ground Zero: Spiritual Responses to 9/11, the book is part of a joint project sponsored by the Church Pension Fund, Church Publishing, the Episcopal Diocese of New York, the New-York Historical Society, and Trinity Church Wall Street.

Praise for Changing Me, Change the World: "Lynnda Ell pays a lovely homage to the timeless beauty and power of the Psalms in this first volume of prayers inspired by the book of Psalms. Ell covers the first 41 Psalms, accompanying each one with a personal prayer inspired by the words of the biblical psalmist. Her offerings are deeply heartfelt, often thought-provoking, and always encouraging. This book is a challenge to each of us to make the Psalms more than just reading material but a personal conversation with God." Katie W. Discover thesame thought-provoking encouragement in volume two of the series.

As a prolific author and passionate pastor, Bill Johnsons series on the power of praise was received with passion for Gods presence and power. This transcription of audio messages was given to an audience of thousands, touching individual hearts, souls, and minds to hunger for Gods presence in everyday life. Not only will readers feel as if they are sitting among those present when Pastor Johnson delivered this series of sermons, but they will also sense a hunger to know God and change their world through the power of praise. God desires to pour out His presence upon us, but we must learn to seed the heavens with our worship. As we ask for rain in the time of the latter rain, God will honor our requests and drench us with His Spirit. The two sessions include: Seeding the Clouds Honoring the Point Changing Your World: The Effect of Praise on Our Surroundings takes readers into the sanctuary where they receive teaching that creates a desire to learn how to change their world by worshiping the Lord with passion and priority. Unpacking Psalm 84, Bill Johnson teaches what it means to long for God with our entire body, soul, and spirit: How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God (vs. 12). Readers will also learn what it means to honor the point of others, learning to press into breakthrough even while under a cloud of oppression.

I wrote this book to share with you what God put on my heart to write. His word is pure and what a better way to use it than to praise Him with it. As long as you are still on this earth, you and I both have a story to tell. A legacy to leave behind for our children, grandchildren and whomever God has put in our path of life. We don't know the ending, but what I do know, I want an ending that is well with my soul. One that hopefully changes people's lives in some way toward God. But in the meantime, I'm excited to see what else God has for me and where else He is leading me. This is my first book; I have taught several bible studies and have done many studies. My heart and calling is teaching women ages 20, 30, and 40. I have been married for 46 years and we have three children and 6 grandchildren. God has blessed us with so much. "I strive each day to be a Titus woman who teaches what is good and trains the younger women." Titus 2:3-5 NLT "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy. To the only God or Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty dominion and authority, before all time." Jude 2:24-25 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future if you will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13 God has never failed me.

Inspiration for Your Daily Encounters with God Those who have discovered the secret of praise know how powerfully it deepens their experience of God. They’ve seen firsthand how He often works in our times of praise, releasing freedom and joy that transform struggles into blessings. Yet even when you know the delight of daily spending time with God, you may find yourself distracted by life’s busyness or even reluctant to offer praise in the midst of trials. The key, writes author Ruth Myers, is to “choose to cultivate the habit of praise, taking steps to enrich your prayer life.” This inspiring collection of daily encounters will help you do exactly that. Deeply rooted in Scripture and adapted from Ruth’s earlier writings, A Treasury of Praise guides you through personalized prayer and praise, invites you to feast on the words of God, and leads you to a deeper understanding of His power and love. Through each brief reading, you can enter into God’s presence. You can find Him truly sufficient to carry you through every disappointment, every challenge, and every season of life.