I have always loved the Psalms, especially the Psalms of David, where he calls out to God with his situations, and then speaks the Word over himself with the answers that are provided by their Covenant together! David encouraged HIMSELF in the Lord by bringing to his remembrance, and speaking out loud, what the Lord had done for him previously. Let's look at Psalm 68:3-5:
3 But let the [uncompromisingly] righteous be glad; let them be in high spirits and glory before God, yes, let them [jubilantly] rejoice! 4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name, cast up a highway for Him Who rides through the deserts—His name is the Lord—be in high spirits and glory before Him! 5 A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows is God in His holy habitation.
Our God IS GOD! The One and ONLY! Now look at what else David had to say about His (and OUR) God! Verses 17-19:
17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands upon thousands. The Lord is among them as He was in Sinai, [so also] in the Holy Place (the sanctuary in Jerusalem). 18 You have ascended on high. You have led away captive a train of vanquished foes; You have received gifts of men, yes, of the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell there with them. 19 Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah[pause, and calmly think of that]!
Our GOD bears our burdens! Even under the Old Covenant He did, WHEN they trusted in HIM! And then David said THIS in verses 32-35:
32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praises to the Lord! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! 33 [Sing praises] to Him Who rides upon the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, He sends forth His voice, His mighty voice. 34 Ascribe power and strength to God; His majesty is over Israel, and His strength and might are in the skies. 35 O God, awe-inspiring, profoundly impressive, and terrible are You out of Your holy places; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and fullness of might to His people. Blessed be God!
So let's spend more time in intimate fellowship with our Mighty God so that we can, with all boldness, sing and praise Him like this! He sits enthroned on our praises! He inhabits them! The mightiest prayer that we can pray is the prayer of Praise, Thanksgiving and Worship! Let's get after it! Now, more than ever before! AMEN! And then, just for my mighty sisters, verse 11:
11 The Lord gives the word [of power]; the women who bear and publish [the news] are a great host.
AMEN! You have your place, ladies, in the kingdom of God! Don't argue with anyone who believes otherwise. Simply get yourself into a church where the Pastor supports you and your ministry and step on up into it! You were made to SHINE and to THRIVE! So, GO! Here is Hillsong with one of my favorite songs concerning these thing! "GO"!
Shalom in Him!
