Praise Him Again

Have you ever heard that when you are feeling down that the best thing to do is to do something for someone else? I know, it sounds counter-intuitive, but have you ever tried it? When you were in the mully-grubs, did you try doing something for someone else? If you did, did it make a difference?

I have found myself, from time to time, in the dump and have tried to practice the "doing something for someone else" and I can tell you from experience that it truly does make you feel better. There is just something about doing something good, whether for you or someone else, to break the funk we find ourselves in at times. There is also something else we can do, which King David reminds us of in today's word.

Psalm 42:11, NLT, reads, "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!"

We all get down from time to time. This world seems intent on beating us when we are down and piling it on when we feel as if we can't handle any more. However, we have a GOD that loves us and cares for us and will bring us through. We have a GOD that hears our pleas, and comforts our hearts, and can heal our hurts. Turn to Him!

When we are feeling down and depressed and defeated, if we will just begin to praise the LORD, and thank Him for His goodness and faithfulness, we may find ourselves a little less down and completely undefeated. If we will begin to remember all that He has previously done, all that He has brought us through, all that He will take us to, it will lift our spirits and cause our hearts to soar! If you need a little boost, praise Him again!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T