Dear Friend,
This is James W. Goll with your monthly Discerners’ Exhortation. This month’s theme is simple yet powerful: Build Him a Throne.
Our lead Scripture is Psalm 22:3
“You are holy, O You who are enthroned on the praises of Israel.”
We often ask, “Where is God in the midst of all this?” Beloved, God not only has a name, “I AM”. He also has an address: P-R-A-I-S-E. When we enthrone Him with our praises, we sanctify the atmosphere in our homes, churches, and cities. In a month when the United States celebrates Thanksgiving, let’s do more than mark a day. Let’s build a dwelling place for His presence.
As I share in my book Praying with God’s Heart,
“Do you want to establish a throne over your family, your home, your city, your church, your ministry, your nation where Jesus comes and sits in all of His authority? You can build such a throne through your high praises: ‘You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel’ (Psalm 22:3).”
From Noise to Presence: Five Discerners’ Principles- Listen, then speak. The Holy Spirit’s first ministry is listening (John 16:13). Model heaven’s protocol: be quick to hear and slow to speak (James 1:19). Selah (pause) before you pray or prophesy.
- Sanctify the atmosphere. Praise isn’t filler; it’s foundational. Thanksgiving opens the gates; praise builds the throne (Psalm 100:4; Psalm 22:3).
- Trade criticism for consecration. Grumbling empowers darkness; gratitude enthrones God. Shift from “Nothing good can come from here” to “The Lord is good, and His mercy endures forever.”
- Thank Him for the partial. In Luke 17, ten were cleansed but one returned to give thanks, and was made whole. Gratitude in the “partial” makes room for completion.
- Add your instrument to God’s symphony. As I write in Strike the Mark, each of us carries a distinct sound. Whether drum or violin, release your sound in time and order. Together we can host a concert of worship and intercessionTry This All Month— Simple Activations
Praise Walk: Take a 10–15 minute walk around your neighborhood, blessing homes, schools, and businesses by name.
Thanksgiving List: Daily, write three “partials” you’re grateful for and then thank God in advance for their completion.
Gate Prayers: Pray at the “gates” of your city (commerce, justice, and spiritual life) asking God to seat His rule there.
Two-Minute Selah: Before calls, meetings, or ministry, go silent and listen. Respond as the Spirit leads.
Friends, we are not called to be tale-bearing intercessors who pray after the fact; we’re forerunner intercessors who prepare the way. Let’s enthrone Him over our lives, gatherings, and regions, this month and beyond.
With Faith to Build Him a Throne, Together,
James W. Goll God Encounters Ministries
