Praise Anyway

Life is confusing right now. Many people are hurting and overwhelmed. You may have asked, like I have, how can I focus on praising God right now? I know the answer! It’s by reminding yourself of what God has done and what He can do. Start with remembering that He saved you from hell! Lift up a thank you Lord! He is the only one who was and is able to forgive all your sins. Again, thank you Lord. Next, recall all the good things in your life. There are many! Give Him thanks and praise because “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17) Actually, as your going through your day and you recognize a good gift immediately give God thanks and praise.

Acknowledging your salvation and gifts from God should have you singing your praise! However, if you can’t shake your hopelessness - been there - there is good news. First, accept that you may have to endure a time of praising God even while your pain continues to scream loud at you. Sometimes our perspective can be skewed by our emotions, but we need to know God loves us and is for us. Second, He wants you to have hope. I know it seems unfathomable that your overwhelming situation can be for your good. Yet, for those who love God he “Causes all things to work together for good.” (Romans 8:28) When you uplift God you will be uplifted. Praise Anyway!