I once confessed to my Mom that I didn’t know how to give praise in dark times. I wanted my praise to be sincere and sometimes just couldn’t find it.
She (very wise woman) said, “Give praise for the help that’s COMING.” I think it’s the same thing you’re saying. It completely changed my way of thinking.
Oh now THAT, I will never forget! And how true!!
‘“Give praise for the help that’s COMING.”’
Thanks for sharing that, ndb. That’s exactly what is involved. Not only is God pleased with us for praising Him from faith, rather than sight, but we are blessed as well. Something about praising God is in itself powerful, encouraging and strengthening. It reminds me of that song/chorus, ‘Our God is an Awesome God’. If we can just keep that in mind, there is hope even in the dark times.