Passion for Praise: 'Why am I Discouraged?'

Sunday, April 17, 1966

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again — my Savior and my God!
— Psalm 42:5

More Passion for Praise

"Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You..."
'You Unfailing Love' (Ps. 63:3-5)
"God's way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the Lord? Who....."
'Proven Promises' (Ps. 18:30-31)
"As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God."
'I Long for You' (Ps. 42:1-2)
"The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged. For the Lord hears the cries of the needy; he does not....."
'The Lord Hears their Cries' (Ps. 69:32-34)

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, April 17, 1966

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Knows Everything You Will ever Do'
"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 Corinthians 1:18
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Heart Surgery'
"Dear Disciple, I've been sharing some reasons that the Scriptures, including the teaching of the apostles and others in the New Testament, are..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Frederick Buechner:
"It is not the objective proof of God's existence that we want but the experience of God's presence. That is the miracle we are really after, and that is also,...."

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 42:5 — Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again — my Savior and my God!

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise