Here I am! My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. But thats not it. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! It's that simple. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? It is temporary, not just because of the fact that it will end in time, but it is a little while in comparison to the salvation and inheritance you will experience for eternity. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. PRAISE GOD because He is your God! One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. Paul says the same thing in other texts, look at 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. All rights reserved. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. These would make any person proud. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. We must have an eternal view. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. That place is His Word. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. Psalm 37:3. Let us remember, how Jesus responded to those who professed salvation in Matt 7:23; he says, I never knew you. They were not saved and lost it. We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. Genesis 29:20 says: So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her (emphasis mine). . Simon Peter was privileged to see Jesus transfigured and he later wrote about it with these words: "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty," (2 Pet. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! Paul - in the first eleven chapters - takes up the subjects of justification, sanctification, glorification and NOW, it's like he stops out of breath TO ADORE THE GLORY OF GOD, and to speak of His sovereignty. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me, Psalm 56:1,2,9 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. When you need to find words of praise on those hard days when your heart is heavy and its a struggle to see the blessings, lean on words of praise from the Bible. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). This is really happening. This is a wonderful truth for us, and it is one in which we must focus on in the multicolored trials we may go through. This is a phenomenal concept. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. Concepts and Connections. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Praise God that He shows us how prevention is always better and less stressful than a curative measure. You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. I have no doubt that God did this so that we could apply it to any trial we experience, whether sickness, depression or demonic persecutions. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. In Isaiah we discover statements like this: "The moon will be abashed, the sun ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders, gloriously. Why is that? I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. When you lose your love for Christ, trials dont feel like they last only a few days as it was for Jacob working for Rachel. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. Why? 3. Matthew (164). The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. Peter says this is not true for the believer; though the believer may die, we are being sheilded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (v. 5). earnestly I seek you; Its also about the role we will play once we are there. is their focus on the gospel as well. When I am weak, you are my strength. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). Majesty. Through Song. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. In the previous verses (1-6), Paul had talked about how he was taken to heaven and saw visions and things he could not speak about. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? Proud member I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this concept of ETERNITY. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. In the modern religious world there are flattering words expressed to the Father and Son, and much talk of praising God but little obedience to give that sentiment meaning. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me, Psalm 64:7,8 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. If you have lost your first love, you cannot have joy in the midst of trials or in the midst of your service for Christ. This would suggest, if we will keep clear in our hearts the real glory of God, that will contribute to righteousness; it will help keep us from sin. God Saving From Enemies. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. No, they were never saved. Praise the Lord!Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heavens!Praise him for his mighty deeds;praise him according to his excellent greatness!Praise him with trumpet sound;praise him with lute and harp!Praise him with tambourine and dance;praise him with strings and pipe!Praise him with sounding cymbals;praise him with loud clashing cymbals!Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise the Lord! One of the wonderful promises about this text is that God uses trouble in order to comfort us so we can comfort those who go through any trouble (v. 4). In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. For this is what the high and exalted One says He who lives forever, whose name is holy:I live in a high and holy place,But also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,To revive the spirit of the lowlyAnd to revive the heart of the contrite.. The child may cry and complain, and it is not that the father is immune to the childs tears, but it is because he knows whats best. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. We see evidence of this with David. In fact, they have lost their first love like the Ephesians. GOD! You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? Amazingly, David overcame adversity by putting his trust in God, and by "Praising God!" David proclaims, "They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves" (Psa. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Listen to what he says in 1 Peter 1:6: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials (emphasis mine). The thrust of David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. Was it a voice of complaint? Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. When it seems like my world is crumbling around me and I am thrown around by the storms of my life, take away my fear. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. What must we do if we have lost it? Hi, I'm Kathryn! What is this about? When David was confronted by Nathan about his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these thoughts of God. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. 1. One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. where there is no water. No, this is about being so impressed by the character of God, so influenced by His marvelous attributes, we have to say something; we are compelled by the sheer power and majesty of the Lord to bless Him, or praise His name. This is not true faith. This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. How can we better strive to keep it? Praise the Lord." Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). Because your love is better than life,my lips will glorify you.I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. 2. David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the . Amen. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:7. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Psalm 44:3,5-7 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. It was never true faith. His law may not seem good or fair to men - - but God is God; He is the Judge of all the earth; His name shall endure forever, and this is about SOVEREIGNTY! Is he God your Provider? Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. He recounts God's majesty, power, mercy, faithfulness, and covenant that David's descendants would reign as kings forever. How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? What does Peter mean? Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. And You have put to shame those who hate us. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.1 Corinthians 11:3032. It lasts for a very long time. Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. Psalm 77:2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be . 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