One Minute of Praise: The Most Powerful Minute of Your Day

By Darlene McCarty

Praise Silences Your Enemy

In One Minute of Praise, Darlene McCarty shares a concept so simple that everyone can do it, yet so revolutionary that it will transform your life. The secret to walking in victory with God is not how much time we take to praise Him, but that we always take the time, one minute

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: May 6, 2021
• ISBN: 9781637690710

Darlene McCarty

Darlene McCarty and her husband, Randel, serve as Assistant Superintendent for the Tennessee Ministries Network of the Assemblies of God in Nashville, Tennessee. Darlene founded the widely successful Honey Women's Conference, Honeycomb Collection line of jewelry (visit www.darlenemccarty.com), and Woman 2 Woman Ministering Institute. For the past fifty years, Pastor Darlene and Randel have ministered in churches and crusades around the world as well as making frequent appearances on TBN. The McCartys have two married daughters that serve in ministry as well and eight grandchildren.

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Darlene has done it again! She not only reminds us that each day is a gift from God, but that each day we can choose to rejoice and be glad in it. From her life experiences and her knowledge of the Word of God, Darlene helps you to live every day with a mindset of praise! Enjoy the experience of reading this book.

—Doug Clay

General Superintendent, Assemblies of God

Springfield, Missouri

"Darlene’s One Minute of Praise is not just a catchy title but a transformational idea. As we have all heard, the hardest part of any journey is the first step. Getting started, going from stationary to action requires us to overcome the fear of not being successful at the task we are facing or not being able to finish it. But we can all praise for a minute. We can all spend one minute focusing on and honoring God for who He is and all He does. And once we start, we will often discover we will keep doing it all day long!"

—Rick DuBose

Assistant General Superintendent, Assemblies of God

Springfield, Missouri

"Proper protocol in Scripture always created an atmosphere conductive for God’s presence. It’s still true today. Praise produces God’s presence. Darlene McCarty in One Minute Praise provides an abundance of creative ways to start your day experiencing God’s presence—and it only takes sixty seconds. Never again will you lack for a fresh and unique way to express your praise to your Heavenly Father."

—Alton Garrison, Acts 2 Journey Initiative Executive Director

Springfield, Missouri

"Praise is the key that unlocks the door for victory in your life. No matter what you are facing: anxiety, fear, frustration, guilt, failure, family struggles, money problems, pain, spiritual warfare, stress, trauma, worry, or whatever, praise is your pathway to becoming an overcomer. Darlene has written a masterpiece, a must-read for you today."

—Terry Bailey,Superintendent

Tennessee Ministry Network Assemblies of God

Hendersonville, Tennessee

"Most of us learned early in life that prayer is the key to strength in ministry. Then, we discovered praise, and that increased our spiritual power. However, often, our praise can be unorganized and dependent upon circumstances. Pastor Darlene McCarty has the answer for our longing for structured and more powerful praise. One Minute of Praise: The Most Powerful Minute of Your Day provides paths of praise through the valleys, battles, longings, and loving of God in our drawing near to Him. She offers Scripture-based lessons on praise that exalts God and destroys the works of our Enemy. She leads us through hard times and always points us toward the Throne Room of glory. And, all in one minute a day. I encourage you to read this manuscript. It will improve and empower your communication with God and, more importantly, His communication with you!"

—Terry Raburn, Superintendent

Peninsular Florida District Council

Assemblies of God

Lakeland, Florida

"How often do you use the supernatural key to gain access to His presence? You will find in this book the key that unlocks your entrance into the very presence of a mighty God. ‘What’s so important about His presence?’ you might ask. Darlene’s book One Minute of Praise not only teaches you that Praise is the key component that unlocks the door to something so great that you cannot live without it, but how easy it is to have access to His presence day or night. It’s that easy and that simple. All it takes is One Minute, and you have His full attention."

—Pastor Scott Wilson, Global Pastor, Oaks Church

Red Oak, Texas

We are living in a day in which we are constantly being bombarded with a barrage of negative and depressing news. Darlene McCarty, through Scripture, has discovered a place of peace, joy, and victory! This book has powerfully challenged me to find that same place through the power of perpetual praise!

—John A. Loper, Jr., Assistant Superintendent

Alabama Ministry Network Assemblies of God

Birmingham, Alabama

"In this engaging book, Darlene gives us a One Minute of Praise blueprint for transforming your life spiritually, emotionally, and practically. This is not a gimmick or a quick-fix approach but based on the eternal principles of God’s Word. Her book will help you recognize God’s activity in your life and experience His life of transformation personally. This book has the potential of radically changing your life forever, One Minute at a time."

—Bruce McCarty, Lead Pastor Owasso First Assembly

Oklahoma District Executive Presbyter

"Can One Minute of Praise change your life? You bet it can! Sixty seconds of focused energy spent thanking, honoring, pleasing God—not asking, not questioning, not complaining—can change your situation. Darlene McCarty has captured the value of simple, pure praise in this gem of a book. She has taken the sometimes larger than life concept of praise and worship to a level of tangibility that anyone can receive and begin to act upon today. Can you spare one minute of praise to change your life? You can’t afford not to!"

—Paula White-Cain, Pastor/Author/Speaker

City of Destiny Church

Apopka, Florida

"The Lord desires personal relationship with all of His sons and daughters. It is vital for us to intentionally set aside time to praise, worship, and exalt Him to cultivate the atmosphere of His presence. In this dedicated, set-aside time, we don’t come with a list of problems to repeat and pray through. The more we do this and the longer we do this, the more our faith begins to waver. Why? Because the problem grows bigger and bigger and we will not ascend into His throne room to receive from Him. Make this allotted time about Him and glorify and praise Him in His goodness and greatness. He delights in our praise. Our voice is the greatest instrument of praise that the Lord has given us. As we choose to press through into surrendered encounters, our praise rises with the sound of thundering and echoing into the atmosphere, drawing us into His Throne Room presence, which awakens victory and destiny. Praise releases the atmosphere for victory; worship releases the atmosphere for His presence and anointing, which usher us into the throne room of His glory, which is where we are transformed, empowered, and arise victorious into the Kingdom destiny He has ordained. Thank you, Darlene, for this message and journey of awakening that is so beautifully scribed in One Minute Praise: The Most Powerful Minute of Your Day. Friends, this book will take you on a spiritual journey of awakening that will transform your life."

—Rebecca Greenwood

Cofounder Christian Harvest International

Strategic Prayer Apostolic Network

Author of Glory Warfare, Your Kingdom Come,

Discerning the Spirit Realm

Colorado Springs, Colorado

"As a writer, Darlene McCarty is not just on the cutting edge, but more accurately—she is the cutting edge. Her writing is timely and expedient, written for the willing hearted, those who are not afraid to be confronted with life-changing truth. Darlene continues to produce pertinent material for a pertinent generation."

A life-long friend,

—Dave Roever, D.D., Evangelist, President of Roever

and Associates

Fort Worth, Texas

www.daveroever.org

"It is refreshing to watch how God has transformed Darlene McCarty. She has always been a faithful Pastor’s wife, an excellent musician, a nurturing mother, and a role model for ladies in the parsonage. But over the last five years, the Lord has energized her life with a fresh anointing and a new ministry assignment. I have always known Darlene as a loyal helpmate of her Husband’s ministry and the faithful prayer warrior behind the scenes, yet today the Lord of the harvest is moving her from the parsonage to the platform with a dynamic word for the church.

The Lord has revealed to Darlene key secrets concerning praise. Those secrets she has walked out in life and ministry, and the results are evident in her home, marriage, family, and personal life.

Though the book is entitled One Minute of Praise, these truths will fill your life with hours of intimacy with the Lord. I thank the Lord for you and Randel daily."

—Edward Turner, Pastor Family Worship Center

Former Superintendent

Tennessee Ministry Network, Assemblies of God

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This is a must-read! Darlene McCarty has put together powerful insights that will have you laughing, crying, and, most importantly, growing. Darlene knows the power of praise! This book will open your eyes, unlock your heart and fill your spirit. Don’t wait another minute—dig in today! It will change your life!

—Martha Munizzi

Martha Munizzi Ministries/Recording Artist

Orlando, Florida

As I read this book, I felt an extreme desire to weep in the presence of Jesus. Darlene has captured the heart of the Father for the turning of the church from religion to intimacy. She has, with her words, shouldered a burden of relentless pursuit of the true heart of a worshiper. I laughed as I read this book because I could see Darlene preaching with intensity and power, as only she can, this life-changing message. This book will revolutionize lives to go to a higher level of freedom in Christ! She has so many times changed our students’ lives, our staff’s lives, and Karen’s and my life! You did it again, Darlene! Thank you, Darlene, for realness, which always births reverence for more of our Savior!

—Patrick Schatzline, International Evangelist and Author

Remnant Ministries International

Fort Worth, Texas

"I have known Pastor Darlene McCarthy for about twenty years. She is a woman of prayer and consecration. This, coupled with her love for giving praise to God, has given her the divine power to write One Minute of Praise with passion. One Minute of Praise will encourage you, inspire you and give you a joy that surpasses all understanding. Once you have begun your one minute of praise, you will be sparked to lead a lifetime of exalting the Almighty. One Minute of Praise is an awesome source of inspiration."

—Dr. Yvonne Capehart, Sister Keeper Ministries

Pensacola, Florida

"Life without ‘Praise’ is a life that is Empty. Thank God for Darlene’s book that emphasizes the power and dynamics of Praise."

—Dr. Steve L. Brock, Steve Brock Ministries/Benny Hinn Ministries

Dacula, Georgia

This book practically and effectively speaks to the power of praise in the life of a Christian. The author possesses a thorough knowledge and grasp of Scripture along with a lifetime of personal experience in living out these biblical truths.

—Kermit S. Bridges, D. Min., President Southwestern

Assemblies of God University

Waxahachie, Texas

"Darlene McCarty in her book, One Minute of Praise, created something in the Spirit through revelation knowledge that every believer can do. Praise is comely (natural) the Psalmist David said in Psalm 33:1 (KJV). So when we open our mouth and begin to shout out praise to God, even for one minute, the enemy is destroyed, and all of hell is paralyzed when we make a choice to praise Him regardless. A quick read, very handy and practical book."

—Judy Jacobs, Minister/Recording Artist/Author

His Song Ministries

Cleveland, Tennessee

You cannot read this book without being changed. Praise will change you and your circumstances. In Darlene’s wonderful and unique style, she will stir again the passion for praise in your life and bring great charity to its priority and value.

—Karen Wheaton, Karen Wheaton Ministries

Minister/Recording Artist

Hamilton, Alabama

A charming book on the power that praise has over Satan’s attempt to discourage and defeat. Bible-based and Heaven-sent, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking closer fellowship with Christ. The chapter on extreme praise gives the believer insight regarding coming into the presence of the Lord with sincerity and enthusiasm. 

— Dr. James L. Davis

Palm Beach, Florida

"Prayer is my life, and in Darlene McCarty’s book, One Minute of Praise, she so accurately states that your praise is your password into the Throne Room. You can’t enter into prayer except you come with a praise in your mouth! The words of your mouth will either announce your next victory or pronounce your next defeat. Your victory is on the other side of your praise, and this book will drive you so that your one minute of praise turns into hours spent in His presence."

—Darlene Bishop Driscoll

Senior Pastor Solid Rock Church

Monroe, Ohio

Darlene McCarty has written a book so simple, yet so life-changing. If we could all take just one minute and focus strictly on God and give Him the praise He deserves, we would all be closer to God. Can it really be this simple? Darlene reveals in her book how this easy task could change your life forever! I encourage you to take time to read this inspirational book and see how it changes your life.

—Mike Rogers, President Rogers Consulting Ltd. Co

Founder of Supernatural Finances

Lubbock, Texas

FOREWORD BY LAUREN DAIGLE

DARLENE MCCARTY

ONE MINUTE OF

Praise

The Most Powerful Minute of Your Day

Dedication

Chase Walker Whitehurst

12/22/02–4/24/06

To a precious angel sent to visit with us for three beautiful years. Chase may have carried a burden with his special needs, but he was never a burden to carry. You will always have a special plac

| in Nana and Papa’s heart, and you will be greatly missed. We called you Chase because we prayed as you grew; you would always be a God-chaser. It never entered our mind that you would chase God so passionately and that you would catch Him at such an early age. I love you!

Special Thanks

I want to take this opportunity to thank several people that made this book possible. They believed in me, my dream, and this book, plus gave toward the Thailand Kids Praise Project and toward taking this project around the world. This project was bigger than me, but through the prayers of my friends and empowerment from my Heavenly Father, you are about to read some of the most powerful, life-changing words that have ever been written. Love each of you and many, many thanks.

Superintendent Terry and Susan Bailey

Dean and Kathy Carlson

Hayden Carlson

Patrick and Barbara Emerson

Rita Garner

Janet Greer

Mary Catherine Guest

Dennis and Cynthia Johnson

Pastors Barry and Cande Kidd

Renee Matthews

Pastors Bruce and Janet McCarty (Owasso First Assembly/Owasso, OK)

Clarice McCorkle

Tammy Mullins

Dennis and Suzanne Paguia

Keith and Debra Ramsey

Debbie Schaeffer

Judy Schanta

Dave and Sheila Stanley (Founder of Micro Tracking)

Pastors Paul and Tiffany Strong (Legacy Church/Stafford, TX)

Rick and Carolyn Suniga

Brenda Turner

Verneta Werkmeister

Joyce Williams

Melvin and Priscilla Williams

Missionaries Jason and Tyra Whitehurst

(Bandung, Indonesia)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, I dedicate the words pinned to the pages in this book to my Lord and Savior. Father, where would I be without You? Let me take this opportunity to say, Thank you, Lord, for choosing this vessel to house your precious anointing.

To my faithful, loving, and precious husband, Randel, who for the past fifty-one years has encouraged me to launch into my destiny that God has created for me. Sweetheart, your unquestionable love to the Lord and me as your wife has set a high standard that both of our daughters, Tyra and Tiffany, choose to follow in their ministry and their companions Jason and Paul. Thank you for not just preaching the Word from the pulpit but for living it at home as well.

To my daughter Tyra and her husband, Jason Whitehurst, to whom God has placed a call of the ministry upon their life. Thank you for answering that call with a willing heart. I have seen in your life, no matter if your day begins with sunshine or a storm, your dedication to His calling does not waver.

To my second daughter, Tiffany, and her husband, Paul Strong. What an honor to have two daughters in full-time ministry. Your example as a passionate and anointed leader rises above the heads of others. The call of God burns like a torch in your soul. Man did not place it there, so, therefore, do not let man extinguish that flame from your spirit.

To four women that have had a big impact on my life. Thank you, Evangelist Peggy Richards and Sister Alice Jane Blythe-Schaffer (both have gone on to be with the Lord), Pastor Darlene Bishop, and Pastor Paula White-Cain first of all for pouring the passion of the Lord and the wisdom of the Word into me through your ministry, and secondly for acknowledging the call of God upon my life and opening new doors for me to pass through.

To my friend Lauren Daigle. Thank you for sharing your testimony with me of how the message in my book spoke life into your body when things seemed so hopeless. Look where you are today. God raised you up from a bed of affliction and put you in front of thousands of people to share a loving God that had given you a dream, a future, hope, and a destiny that you never gave up on. Your steps have definitely been designed by Him, and thank you for following those steps.

To my friend Mike Rogers with Supernatural Finances Ministries, who taught me the 7 steps to living a blessed life. Step #1: Loving God for 1 minute each day. My loving God turned into praise and my 1 minute turned into multiple minutes per day.

To the staff of Trilogy Publishing for taking a dream and bringing it to life and believing in a message that was in my heart, and for putting it on paper for the world to read.

Table of Contents

Foreword 25

Introduction 27

I. Sing To Your Sand 31

One— Living in a Place Called Rejection 33

Two— Living in a Place Called Desert 39

Three—Living in a Place Called Sanctuary 45

II. Living in Miracle Territory 51

Four—Praising My Way Through a Pandemic 53

Five—An Opportunity for Provision 57

Six— Sitting Upon Green Grass 61

Seven—Miracle 65

III. Praise Lifts You Out of Your Valley 71

Eight— Praise and Faith 73

Nine —Out of the Mouth of Babes 77

Ten—Strengthened by Praise 81

Eleven— Surprised By Praise 87

IV. Praise Brings Victory 91

Twelve—The Power to Change 93

Thirteen —Praise is a Stronghold Smasher 97

Fourteen— 103

Fifteen— 107

V. Divine Secrets of Praise 111

Sixteen— 113

Seventeen —Turning Demons to Dust 117

Eighteen— 121

Nineteen —Target Your Praise 125

Twenty—Why We Praise Him 129

VI. The Purpose of Praise 133

Twenty-One —A Throne of Sweet Fragrance 135

Twenty-Two —The Fall Before the Fall 139

Twenty-Three —A New Age of Praise 143

Twenty-Four— 147

VII. The Keepers of His Praise 151

Twenty-Five —Created for Praise 153

Twenty-Six —A Passion for His Presence 157

Twenty-Seven— 161

Twenty-Eight —The Glory Within 165

Twenty-Nine —A House Undivided Will Not Fall 169

VIII.

Thirty—Don’t Let Go of Your Promise 175

Thirty-One— 179

Thirty-Two —Don’t Lose Your Compass 183

Thirty-Three—

Thirty-Four —Keeping A Praise Perspective 191

Thirty-Five —An Angel Story 195

Thirty-Six —Divine Preparation 199

IX. Mountain Moving Praise 205

Thirty-Seven —Praise Believes 207

Thirty-Eight —A Story of Tenacious Praise 211

Thirty-Nine —A Weapon of Warfare 217

Forty—Praise Never Backs Down 221

Forty-One —Praise with a Vision 225

X. Perfected Through Praise 229

Forty-Two —In Due Season 231

Forty-Three —Praise-Worth Equals Self-Worth 237

Forty-Four —Flow in the Current of Praise 241

Forty-Five— 245

Forty-Six —Praise that Purifies; Praise that Prevails 249

XI. The Transforming Power of a Grateful Heart 253

Forty-Seven— 255

Forty-Eight— 259

Forty-Nine —Mindful of Favor 263

Fifty—Givers and Takers 267

Fifty-One—

Fifty-Two —Cultivating Grace and Favor 277

Fifty-Three —Praise in the Presence of Your Enemy 281

XII. Empowered, Equipped, and Elevated 285

Fifty-Four —Extreme Praise 287

Fifty-Five —Praise Versus Worship 291

Fifty-Six —Praise Through Hard Times 295

Fifty-Seven —The Path into His Presence 299

XIII. Putting Praise into Action 303

Fifty-Eight— 305

Fifty-Nine —Building a Strong Tower 309

Sixty—Making the Sacrifice 313

Sixty-One —Praise that Changes History 319

Sixty-Two —How to Build an Altar of Praise 323

XIII. Praises New Every Morning 327

Sixty-Three —Restoring Passionate Praise 329

Sixty-Four —In a Blaze of Praise 333

Sixty-Five —Laus Deo! 337

Sixty-Six —Don’t Let the Rocks Replace Your Praise 341

Sixty-Seven —A Book of Remembrance 345

About the Author 353

Endnotes 359

Glory from the Honeycomb 360

The Invitation 362

Foreword

One Minute of Praise was a friend to me, providing comfort among the loneliest of hours. I was tired and did not have much energy to dive into the depths and complexities of theology, yet I knew I needed something to satiate my longing for companionship and something to keep me focused on God during my isolation.

I would run upstairs and tuck myself into the loft of a very silent home. It may have simply been one minute, but