A.W. Tozer, often called a 20th-century prophet for his calls to a deeper spiritual life, emphasized intimacy with God. He once said, \u201cIf God takes away everything I have, I will love Him anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that\u2019s a bold kind of faith. But let\u2019s be honest — it\u2019s not always easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are days when prayers feel unanswered, plans fall apart, and life doesn\u2019t look anything like we imagined. In those moments, praise can feel like the last thing on our list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, it\u2019s the very thing that lifts us. Praise isn\u2019t just thanking God for what He\u2019s done. It\u2019s trusting Him for who He is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And He is always good. But there are times when we complain and our spirits feel overwhelmed. And, the more we grumble, the heavier life feels. (I\u2019ve tested that theory a time or two myself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But something shifts when we choose praise.
Praise lightens the load.
Praise lifts our eyes.
Praise reminds our hearts that God is still in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think about the ten lepers Jesus healed. Only one came back to say thank you. Only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And Jesus told him, \u201cYour faith has made you well.\u201d (Luke 17:19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a difference between being healed\u2026 and being whole.
And praise has a way of making us whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God isn\u2019t just interested in granting our wishes — He\u2019s interested in drawing us close. His desire is relationship, not just results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And here\u2019s a truth the enemy hopes we never fully believe:
We are worthy of God\u2019s love.
Not because we\u2019ve earned it — but because He freely gives it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So when doubt and unbelief show up at our door — let’s not let that garbage talk — talk us out of our blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead — let’s ask boldly.
Let’s trust fully.
And praise Him — before, during, and after the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because when we choose praise — no matter what — we don\u2019t just get through life — we rise above it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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