Passion for Praise: 'Why am I Discouraged?'

Friday, January 8, 1960

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 42:11

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"[O Lord, our Lord] You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you."
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"In your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!"
'In Your Great Mercy!' (Nehamiah 9:31)
"Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!"
'Sing a New Song' (Ps. 96:1)
"But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave."
'He Will Redeem My Life!' (Ps. 49:15)

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Illustration of Psalm 42:11 — 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!

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

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