Passion for Praise: 'Why am I Discouraged?'

Friday, April 17, 2009

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

"Yes, joyful are those who live like this! Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord!"
'Joyful!' (Ps. 144:15)
"I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long, for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated."
'All Day Long' (Ps. 71:24)
"Praise the name of the Lord. Praise him, you who serve the Lord."
'You Who Serve' (Ps. 135:1)
"[O Lord, our Lord] You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you."
'Silencing Your Enemies' (Ps. 8:2)

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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.

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