Opening Realms in God’s Kingdom

by Nellie O'Hara

There’s something supernatural that happens when we lift up genuine praise and thanksgiving to God. It’s not just a response to His goodness — it’s a spiritual key,  that unlocks the access to realms of His presence, provision, and power. Praise isn’t merely the warm-up before prayer or the introduction to a worship service. It is a divine technology — a gateway into the Kingdom’s atmosphere where Heaven’s realities manifest on earth. 

Don’t you just love it! God makes it so simple for us, and yet, at times, we find it so complicated to gain that access. It is the revelation that praise is the key.

Praise Changes the Atmosphere

Scripture tells us that “God inhabits the praises of His people” (Psalm 22:3). When we praise, we create an environment where God Himself comes to dwell. The Hebrew word for “inhabits” means to sit down and establish residence. Praise literally gives God a throne — a place to rule and reign in our midst. As you are praising you can imagine yourself drawing near to the Father and His presence being released.

This means that wherever praise arises, the rule of the King is established. Demonic oppression, heaviness, confusion, and fear cannot remain where His authority is enthroned. When Paul and Silas began singing hymns in the prison (Acts 16:25–26), the prison doors flew open. It must have been the most amazing experience. Their praise didn’t just shift their emotions — it shifted the realm of reality they were in. Chains broke, not because of human strength, but because Heaven invaded their circumstance. 

Lord I pray that Heaven would invade the circumstances of everyone reading this!

Thanksgiving Aligns You With the Kingdom

Gratitude is more than good manners — it’s alignment with Heaven’s order. God loves a grateful heart. In the Kingdom, thanksgiving acknowledges that God is the Source. Every miracle begins with a posture of thanks. Before multiplying the loaves and fishes, Jesus “gave thanks” (John 6:11). Before raising Lazarus, He “looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank You’” (John 11:41). Thanksgiving opens the door for the supernatural because it connects the visible with the invisible. It is the connection you need, and again it is the key. When we give thanks, we shift from lack to abundance, from complaint to confidence. We begin to see as Heaven sees. 

Gratitude keeps our hearts tender, it keeps us humble and teaches us to ‘Go-Low’ and it keeps our faith active, and our eyes open to divine possibilities. It’s not just emotional—it’s prophetic. 

Every “thank You” declares: God, You are working, even before I see it.

Praise and Thanksgiving Are Gateways to Realms

Psalm 100:4 reveals a profound spiritual pattern:

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.”

The gates and courts of God are Heavenly realms—dimensions of access and intimacy. Thanksgiving gets you through the gate; praise ushers you into the courts. Many believers stop at the gate, offering a moment of thanks but never moving into deeper realms of worship where God’s glory and revelation flow. We need to slow down and begin to enjoy the journey of thanksgiving and where it is taking us in the Spirit.

When you continue in praise, you are drawn into the realm of encounter—the court of the King. In that place, spiritual insight, authority, and breakthrough are released. Praise isn’t just expression; it’s access. It’s how we step from the natural into the supernatural.

Praise Unlocks Revelation and Warfare Victory

In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat faced a vast enemy army. But instead of sending soldiers first, he sent worshippers. As they praised, “The Lord set ambushes against their enemies” (v. 22). Their praise opened a realm where God Himself fought for them. Praise activates angelic movement and divine intervention.

In the same way, prophetic praise today opens realms of revelation. When you praise, your spirit comes into divine synchronization with Heaven’s frequency. Suddenly, you sense what God is doing. You hear what He is saying. Praise brings clarity and confidence because it tunes your heart to His heart.

The Secret of Overflowing Life

A thankful heart continually lives in the overflow. Colossians 2:7 says, “Let your roots grow down into Him… overflowing with thankfulness.” Gratitude is not an occasional response; it’s a continual flow that keeps you connected to Kingdom life. Where thankfulness flows, stagnation breaks. Where praise rises, the supernatural atmosphere of Heaven descends.

If you feel stuck, heavy, or spiritually dull—praise and thanksgiving are your keys. Lift your voice. Declare His goodness. Thank Him for what He’s done, what He’s doing, and what’s still unseen. As you do, realms open—realms of joy, healing, wisdom, and provision.

A Prophetic Activation

Right now, lift your heart and say aloud:

“Lord, I thank You that Your Kingdom is within me. I thank You that You are enthroned upon my praise. I choose to enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise. As I lift my voice, open new realms of encounter, breakthrough, and glory. Let Heaven invade my world!”

As you praise, expect atmospheres to shift. Expect fresh revelation to flow. Expect the King to move in your midst. Praise and thanksgiving are not the end of prayer—they are the doorway to new realms in God’s Kingdom.

Nellie is a full-time minister with Christian Services Association, an equipping ministry that focuses on training in prayer, spiritual gifts and evangelism, serving in Canada and beyond. Nellie is a CSA Pastor and also serves on the pastoral team with Shiloh Fellowship, an international online congregation. Nellie has extensive ministry experience in teaching and ministering in the prophetic gifts, prayer, and prophetic outreach. Nellie is a contributor to Elijah List and a spiritual mentor. People enjoy Nellie's sincere, personal style of training and engaging activations. Nellie lives in Ontario. She is the  author of Simple Powerful Life-Changing Decrees and The Lord's Prayer as a Decree, co-authored her latest book ,Sound he Alarm, as well as CSA's devotionals Firstfruits and Awakened.

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