Giving glory to GOD in the good times is easy. We celebrate the blessings HE has poured into our lives. the joys HE has wrought, and the mercy HE has brought.
Not quite so easy during the hard times. We wonder where HE is. Why there is so much pain. We still need to praise during these times of trouble.
Why? Because GOD is still there, still blessing us. Even if HE did nothing more than save us from Hell, that would merit praise for the rest of our days. Any trouble that we experience has to pass through the gates of HIS mercy and love.
The fact is our GOD is not some mythical god with a small g. HE doesn't need our adoration. It doesn't feed HIS ego or any other need. It is solely for our benefit. When we praise, we remember previous valleys HE has brought us through. We hear again the unfailing promises of GOD. We take our position as beloved children calling out to our loving Father.
True praise restores us. The Holy Spirit lifts us up. We are given strength and comfort.
Praise in the storms of life is a difficult but vital link in our chain of faith. It anchors us in rough times and reminds us of who we serve and who loves us more than we possibly imagine.
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