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Read: 2 Chronicles 20:24-30
Listen: 2 Chronicles 20

Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. 2 Chronicles 20:27

God shows the people of Judah that he is powerful, faithful, and worthy of complete trust. He defeats the enemy without Judah even needing to fight. What looks like a terrible threat becomes a reminder of God’s care, provision, and victory. After the battle, the people return to Jerusalem filled with joy. They go back to the temple to worship and thank God for rescuing them. They not only seek God before and during the crisis, they praise him after the victory too. They recognize that the victory belongs entirely to God.

Hard seasons in life can become opportunities for us to know God more deeply. When we focus on who he is instead of our problems, we can experience his peace, comfort, strength, and love. God stays faithful in every situation, whether we are walking through grief, physical pain, disappointment, or praying for someone we love to return to him. Through the power of the Holy Spirit living in us, we can praise God before, during, and after difficult times, even when life does not turn out the way we hoped. Praise helps us remember that he is still good, present, and in control.

PRAYER DAY #18: Spend time praising God for who he is. Read 2 Chronicles 20:6 and focus your attention on the words, “Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.” Thank God that he is strong, faithful, and able to help his people. Ask him to fill your heart with peace, comfort, and trust no matter what you are facing.