Day 205 Praise in Advance | Psalm 28:7
Send us a text Praising God in the valley feels counterintuitive. When life presents challenges and questions outnumber answers, our natural response is to withhold gratitude until we see resolution. But what if praise isn't meant to be merely reactionary? In today's soul-stirring devotional, we dive deep into Psalm 28:7, where David models a revolutionary approach to worship. Rather than waiting for circumstances to improve before offering thanks, he boldly declares "The Lord is my strength...
Praising God in the valley feels counterintuitive. When life presents challenges and questions outnumber answers, our natural response is to withhold gratitude until we see resolution. But what if praise isn't meant to be merely reactionary?
In today's soul-stirring devotional, we dive deep into Psalm 28:7, where David models a revolutionary approach to worship. Rather than waiting for circumstances to improve before offering thanks, he boldly declares "The Lord is my strength and shield" – using present tense while still standing in battle. This kind of advance praise represents spiritual maturity that transcends our feelings and circumstances.
The distinction between praising after breakthrough and praising during uncertainty marks the difference between appreciation and faith. When we choose to worship before seeing results, we're making a profound statement: God's worthiness isn't dependent on our situation but on His unchanging character. This faith-filled praise says, "I don't know how this ends, but I trust you enough to thank you anyway."
Today's spiritual challenge invites you into this transformative practice. Whatever storm you're weathering, whatever question remains unanswered – choose to sing, smile, and give thanks not because everything is fixed, but because God remains faithful. This simple yet powerful shift doesn't just honor God; it fundamentally changes our perspective amid life's challenges. Join us in discovering how advance praise becomes both an act of worship and a declaration of confidence in God's promises.
Struggle to Standing. Available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/ev3YUqw
Website at https://www.wisdomfortheday.org
Support the show and Community Membership
I Love You!
See Ya!
Visit the website at
https://www.wisdomfortheday.org
00:33 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day
00:57 - Psalm 28:7 - Praise in Advance
01:16 - Faith-Filled Praise During Waiting
02:50 - Today's Prayer and Closing
03:15 - Episode Information and Sign-off
00:00:02.964 --> 00:00:07.793
00:00:07.793 --> 00:00:09.162
00:00:09.162 --> 00:00:14.053
00:00:14.053 --> 00:00:19.884
00:00:19.884 --> 00:00:21.469
00:00:21.469 --> 00:00:26.608
00:00:27.359 --> 00:00:37.149
00:00:37.149 --> 00:00:39.106
00:00:39.106 --> 00:00:42.750
00:00:42.750 --> 00:00:46.109
00:00:46.109 --> 00:00:57.371
00:00:57.371 --> 00:01:03.689
00:01:03.689 --> 00:01:07.569
00:01:09.201 --> 00:01:16.772
00:01:16.772 --> 00:01:22.587
00:01:22.587 --> 00:01:26.549
00:01:26.549 --> 00:01:29.046
00:01:29.046 --> 00:01:37.310
00:01:37.310 --> 00:01:43.552
00:01:43.552 --> 00:01:59.864
00:02:01.525 --> 00:02:19.699
00:02:19.699 --> 00:02:27.810
00:02:27.810 --> 00:02:30.513
00:02:30.513 --> 00:02:45.500
00:02:45.500 --> 00:02:50.724
00:02:50.724 --> 00:02:55.413
00:02:55.413 --> 00:02:57.683
00:02:57.683 --> 00:03:01.973
00:03:01.973 --> 00:03:06.671
00:03:06.671 --> 00:03:10.150
00:03:10.150 --> 00:03:17.329
00:03:17.329 --> 00:03:19.786
00:03:19.786 --> 00:10:55.120
