In RISE UP, Nicole Williams offers 31 timely devotional prayers that model a simple method of intentional praise, even in the midst of suffering. When we intentionally praise God and offer thanksgiving to Him during a difficult time, our praise becomes our testimony. It shifts our focus away from our problems and moves us to meditate on the nature and character of God Himself. INTENTIONAL PRAISE REVEALS A FAITH THAT BELIEVES IN GOD'S GOODNESS ABOVE ANY SORROW WE MAY FACE. But what if? It's a question we bury deep down inside, yet trauma and crisis bring it front and center. Death, unemployment, racial injustice, political divide, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and extreme weather touch all of us. Suddenly aware of our great need, we grieve our losses, and in our deep sorrow, we call out to God. He's with us and He's listening. Intentional praise radically transforms our peace, hope, and faith by reminding us that God is more than able to handle anything we're facing. He simply wants us to look to Him and believe. Our spirits bow down to worship, just before we rise up to praise. -SLOW YOUR BREATHING -QUIET YOUR MIND -RELEASE YOUR ANXIETY -TRANSFORM YOUR TROUBLED HEART -ALL BEFORE VOICING A CONCERN TO THE LORD -IT ALL STARTS WITH INTENTIONAL PRAISE Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 BE ENCOURAGED ON INSTAGRAM @ms.nicolewilliams and JOIN THE COMMUNITY msnicolewilliams.com.