There is a very scary fact that I am constantly being reminded of these days. There is never a bad time to praise God. Sometimes it's easy. Sometimes it's difficult. There are even times when I want to do anything and everything BUT praise God. However, God always remains faithful. He never stops being God and that alone makes Him always worthy of praise.
In the Bible, David went through many ups and downs. He experienced moments of anger, fear, joy, shame, happiness, victory, and sorrow. Through it all God never stopped being God and David never stopped being His child. As we read the book of Psalms we find moments when David did not have answers to his questions, he was at the end of his rope, his situation seemed desperate and the only thing he could do was cry. At these moments that's exactly what he did. Cry. David opened his heart and cried out to God with everything he had. It may not have been pretty but it was real. When David celebrated he danced with all his might. Again, it may not have been pretty but it was real. Through it all God was still God and David belonged to Him.
Praising God despite the circumstances scares me and thrills me all at the same time. It reminds me just how cruel and evil this world can be but at the same time how faithful and just and persistent God is. More than anything I'm thankful that God never gives up on me. Praise God!!!
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