So many times people complain because of the chaos that is surrounding them. However, we should turn our complaining, pain and frustration into praise. God inhabits the praise of His people (Psalm 22:3). A great story of this is when Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison for speaking the things of God. Acts says in chapter sixteen that they were severely flogged and thrown into prison (vs. 23). They had been stripped of their clothing and beaten (vs. 22). We can't begin to understand the physical pain that they had to endure. Instead of questioning God, getting upset with God, bad mouthing God, or turning their backs on God, they prayed to God and sang hymns to Him (vs. 25). What a tremendous example for us to follow! God is so good!
As Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to Him, they were also ministering to the others that were bound in prison. In their distress, they still reached others for Christ. In doing this, God rescued them. God sent forth a violent earthquake that shook the foundations of the prison causing the prison doors to open and the chains of those bound to loose (vs. 26). What a fabulous God we serve! God freed Paul and Silas that night! What a blessed occasion! Paul and Silas' commitment to God not only saved them, but God used this miracle to bring the jailer and his household to God. What a mighty God we serve!
God has so many things in store for each and every one of us! All we have to do is believe, to trust in Him, and follow Him with all that is in within us! When the devil tries to distract you making you believe there is no hope and God has left your side, begin singing songs of praise to God. The devil hates it when we praise God! James 4:7 says, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Just keep drawing closer to God, and He will take care of all of your needs!
Lord God! We love You so much! Touch and bless each and every person that is reading this post today! Meet their every need! We give You the praise and the glory in Jesus name!
Listen to this song, "Praise You in This Storm," by Casting Crowns! Outstanding lyrics! Keep praising God in your storm! God is bigger than any problem, pain, illness or storm you will ever have to face!!!! He will bring forth your victory! Just keep believing in Him!
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
[Chorus]
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
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