I know you've experienced multiple trials in both life and business. Perhaps it's past hardships, perhaps it's present suffering.
When my grief was so fresh and new as an unexpected widow, I could only put one foot in front of the other. As God allowed moments of coming up for air, Iâd whisper, "Thank You, Lord," remembering that God was faithful and present. I was not thanking Him for taking my husband, but rather for comforting me amidst my pain.
Can you think of a time when God made it obvious to you that He heard YOUR cries?
Can you remember the most recent moment you praised Him with your whole being?
Let's check out Psalm 28:6-8 ~
âPraise be to the LORD,
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
And I will give thanks to him in song.
The LORD is the strength of his people,
A fortress of salvation for his anointed one.â
Our strength actually comes from the LORD, not ourselves. HE is our strength in weakness. We praise Him and ask Him for help.
During trials, we are designed to stay in sincere communion with Him.
âPraise be to the LORDâŚâ
Peace emerges from praise.
âThe LORD is my strengthâŚâ
God will uphold me.
âThe LORD is âŚmy shieldâŚâ
God will shelter me.
âMy heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in songâ
We express gratitude to Him.
âThe LORD is the strength of his peopleâŚâ
Notice that this is different from the above verse (âmy strengthâ); He is OUR strength as a body of believers. We are all frail and needy and He is more than enough for us!
If work or home life is difficult or oppressive right now, cry out to the One who is ready to listen and comfort! Praise Him for who He is and how He is. As your strength, shield, song, and salvation, He is your trustworthy fortress.
Guest Writer:
Debbie Baisden is a remarried widow who went from hating salads and avoiding sweat, to loving nutrition and fitness. A crazy mom of four boys, her days are filled with volume, wildness, and destruction. She lives in North Carolina and loves cuddling their rescue dogs, joking with her kids, and watching trash TV with her husband. Staying anchored in Jesus, her focus is âIn His strength and for His glory.â
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