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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Thursday, January 27, 2022

PRAISE THE LORD

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” ??????
Psalm 42:11
Main Text: Psalm 71:14 “

We all have moments when we feel discouraged by life’s circumstances. Our loved ones may try to lighten our load or lift our spirits, but sometimes, their efforts fail. We wonder if we will ever emerge from today’s trying situation with our joy intact. It’s good to know that our Heavenly Father invites us to confide in Him. We can draw near to Him by singing Psalms or hymns or reflecting on his goodness and speak well of Him. 

The Psalmist in Psalm 42 questions the reason for his despair, then he instructs himself to hope in God. The expression “I will still praise Him” signifies an inner determination and a forward facing outlook. He persistently, continually and repeatedly praises the Lord. This allows Him to focus on God his Savior who brings victory and deliverance. 

Praising God in hard times doesn’t minimize or deny heaviness of heart. Instead, it redirects our focus on who God is. He has promised never to leave or abandon his children. 

Confession 

I will praise the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth. Regardless of the situations I’m faced with, I will still praise the Lord!

Further Reading 

Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

Read through the Bible in 1 year: Exodus 4:1-5:21 Matthew 18:1-20 Psalm 22:19-31 Proverbs 5:15-21

Read through the Bible in 2 years: Genesis 45-46 & Psalm 27