To praise Me in the middle of terrible circumstances like bankruptcy, death of loved ones, depression, anxiety, adultery, violence, war, and destruction is to praise Me through the pure fire of trust. This kind of praise is one of the most powerful forms of faith. No force in hell can resist this power. There is no door hell can close that this force will not open. Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. Psalm 71:14-15 As for me, I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Psalm 42:11 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God Timothy 2:8-9 remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Psalm 116:2 Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Psalm 103:13-14 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. 14 For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.
