Passion for Praise: 'Silencing Your Enemies'

Thursday, August 27, 2026

[O Lord, our Lord] You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.
— Psalm 8:2

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Illustration of Psalm 8:2 — [O Lord, our Lord] You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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