It has been my personal experience (and proven biblically) that when you get down in the dumps or feeling down n out the best remedy for that situation is always PRAISE and THANKSGIVING.
God understands our troubles and cares about each of our needs as if we were the only one on earth with a problem. He also knows how miserable it can be for us when we wallow in despair. However, He has given us the perfect way out of the prison of trouble; it's the key that unlocks the door of loneliness, frustration and self-pity. It's called PRAISE...
In the natural it goes against our human nature, however some of the greatest miracles and blessings have been born out of this simple yet effective tool we have been given.
We have the sample of the life of David who seemed to be a magnet for trouble yet produced most of the book of Psalms - songs of praise and worship. God labeled David as a man after His own heart. Paul and Silas were in prison for doing good and preaching the word of God. If anyone had the right to feel sorry for themselves it was them. But instead decided to pray and sing praises. And we all know the results of their act of praise.
When I was going thru my recent storm (with the health issues) there was a song that ministered to me during that season by Casting Crown - I'll praise you in this storm.... When I felt at my lowest point and began to praise it was a feeling that goes beyond words. I felt like I could almost feel the very heartbeat of God. Some of my most wonderful experiences with the Lord has come when I've been in deepest trial. I feel so near to God when I praise Him in spite of my circumstances.
The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of his people. Praising in the midst of trial shows faith and restores your soul. When we praise God we are proving to Him that we believe that He will take care of us. It also gets our focus off of the problem and makes us excited about what God is going to do in our life. When I begin to praise I feel like I can run through a troop or leap over a wall just like the Psalmist. Our situation may or may not change - but in praise we are trusting God that he know the truth about the things we cannot see or understand. Just like a child must trust a parent for things, we must learn to understand that God knows what is best and no matter how bad or how painful the situation He will work it for our good.
So I challenge you, touch the heart of God with your praise and love Him in the midst of your trouble ~ it's amazing what praising will do!
Be encouraged
~ Pastora Allie
So I challenge you, touch the heart of God with your praise and love Him in the midst of your trouble ~ it's amazing what praising will do!
Be encouraged
~ Pastora Allie
Babe remember the song, "Praise is what i Do" thats you. One thing I can share about you, is that you are a woman who loves to worship. Love you!
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With Amy's passing, I was depressed. Everything wasn't the same. I didn't look at things the same, even God. I did things because I had to not because I wanted to; going to church, work...etc. Doubt began to creep in. It was so painful. But I made a decision. I could stay here, stuck, feeling sorry for myself, depressed, passionless, and spiritually dead, or I could get up, dive headfirst in the love that God has for me and move forward, despite the circumstances that surround me. I've learned to worship and let God be God, and God is good
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