There was a song written 40+ years ago entitled “Praise the Lord”. It was sent to me as a cassette tape by a dear friend when I was going through a very tough time during the years after my divorce. The words in part say:

When your up against a struggle that shatters all your dreams and your hopes have been cruelly crushed by Satan’s manifested schemes; and you feel the urge within you to submit to earthly fears; don’t let the faith you’re standing in seem to disappear—Praise the Lord! He can work through those who praise Him, Praise the Lord for our God inhabits praise, praise the Lord. For the chains that seem to bind you serve only to remind you that they drop powerless behind you when you Praise Him!

The second verse goes on to say: Now Satan is a liar and he wants to make us think that we are paupers when he knows himself we’re children of the King. So lift up your mighty shield of FAITH for the battle has been won. We know that Jesus Christ is risen so the work’s already done! Praise the Lord! and the chorus repeats.

God often brings this song to mind when I am personally struggling or working with someone else who is. I love these words and how often I forget the simple act of Praising God because I do know He will see us through any and all struggles. I (we) can praise Him ahead of time because this is true!