No Matter What — Praise Him Anyway

A.W. Tozer, often called a 20th-century prophet for his calls to a deeper spiritual life, emphasized intimacy with God. He once said, “If God takes away everything I have, I will love Him anyway.”

Now that’s a bold kind of faith. But let’s be honest — it’s not always easy.

There are days when prayers feel unanswered, plans fall apart, and life doesn’t look anything like we imagined. In those moments, praise can feel like the last thing on our list.

Yet, it’s the very thing that lifts us. Praise isn’t just thanking God for what He’s done. It’s trusting Him for who He is.

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’ve tested that theory a time or two myself!

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.

I think about the ten lepers Jesus healed. Only one came back to say thank you. Only one.

And Jesus told him, “Your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:19)

There’s a difference between being healed… and being whole.
And praise has a way of making us whole.

God isn’t just interested in granting our wishes — He’s interested in drawing us close. His desire is relationship, not just results.

And here’s a truth the enemy hopes we never fully believe:
We are worthy of God’s love.
Not because we’ve earned it — but because He freely gives it.

So when doubt and unbelief show up at our door — let’s not let that garbage talk — talk us out of our blessings.

Instead — let’s ask boldly.
Let’s trust fully.
And praise Him — before, during, and after the answer.

Because when we choose praise — no matter what — we don’t just get through life — we rise above it!