Passion for Praise: 'Why am I Discouraged?'

Sunday, April 17, 2022

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

"Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve him night and day ..."
'All You Servants of the Lord' (Ps. 134:1)
"Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD. So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him!..."
'Surrounded!' (Ps. 32:10-11)
"Sing praises to the LORD who reigns ... Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not..."
'He Does Not Ignore Their Cries' (Ps. 9:11-12)
"The LORD will be a refuge for his prople, a strong fortress for the people of Israel."
'Refuge' (Jl. 3:16)

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, April 17, 2022

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,...."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Hebrews 12:24
"Reader, have you come to the blood of sprinkling? The question is not whether you have come to a knowledge of doctrine, or an observance of..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Nothing between God and Me' (1 Co. 10:14-22)
"Dear Father, Never let an idol stand between me and you. I am not stronger than you. I don't want to provoke you to jealousy. Help me to understand....."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 10:3
"The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked."

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