What personal victories can you celebrate with praise, following the example in 20:27?

The Example of Praise in 2 Chronicles 20:27

“Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat leading them, for the LORD had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.”

Personal Victories Worth Celebrating with Praise

– New birth in Christ: salvation itself is the greatest victory (Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:3).

– A besetting sin finally broken: “For sin shall not be your master” (Romans 6:14).

– A specific temptation resisted today (1 Corinthians 10:13).

– Anxieties calmed by God’s peace (Philippians 4:6-7).

– Healing from illness or injury (James 5:16).

– Protection in a dangerous moment—an accident avoided, a trip completed safely (Psalm 121:7-8).

– A job provided or finances supplied right when needed (Philippians 4:19).

– Guidance received after prayerful waiting (Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 32:8).

– A broken relationship restored (2 Corinthians 5:18).

– Fruitful service—someone encouraged, taught, or led to Christ (John 15:5, 8).

– Ongoing growth in Christ-likeness you can see when you look back (2 Peter 3:18).

– Freedom from fear about the future (2 Timothy 1:7).

– Any answered prayer, great or small (1 John 5:14-15).

Ways to Voice Your Praise

– Speak it aloud—tell a friend or family member what God has done (Psalm 107:2).

– Sing a familiar hymn or worship song that fits the victory (Psalm 96:1-2).

– Write it down in a journal so the memory remains fresh (Deuteronomy 6:12).

– Read a thanksgiving psalm out loud—Psalm 103 or 145 works well.

– Give a thank-offering by meeting someone else’s need (Hebrews 13:15-16).

– Mark the date and celebrate it annually, as Israel did with Passover (Exodus 12:14).

Why Praise Matters After Every Victory

– It publicly attributes success to the Lord, not to us (Psalm 115:1).

– It strengthens faith for the next challenge (1 Samuel 17:37).

– It teaches those watching—especially children—who really delivers (Joshua 4:24).

– It keeps pride in check and joy overflowing (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Keep looking for reasons to return “joyfully to Jerusalem” in your own life and let praise rise the moment a victory breaks through.