No Praise, No Gain
Scripture: James 5:13 - Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
Trouble will eventually find me
However, it’s not meant to define me
For His glory, I have been groomed and raised
Even in suffering, He is worthy to be praised
As I face the seasons, all will not be pleasing
Trouble and torment exist for His purposes and reasons
Trials are no surprise, in fact, they are expected
Meanwhile, praise must continue in the Lord’s direction
My circumstances shouldn’t justify my mood, reaction, or voice
The gain from my praise is a victorious choice
Nothing should disturb the desire to serve
Conditions are unpleasant, yet praise must be heard
My praise makes a difference for the benefit of others
It encourages observers who also may be suffering
Remaining dedicated to witnessing for Christ
Despite any pain, praise must persist in life
So, if you are dancing through storms in the rain
More than likely, you have an understanding no praise, no gain
Prayer: Lord, we understand that choosing Your will includes pain and suffering. However, You also provided our comfort and covering. You gave us memory to remind ourselves that You are and will be with us. Therefore, when the pain hits, we can rejoice! When the suffering surfaces, we can praise You! Lord, You are in control. We bless You, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Amen!
(by Glenny Z. Moore)
Trouble will eventually find me
However, it’s not meant to define me
For His glory, I have been groomed and raised
Even in suffering, He is worthy to be praised
As I face the seasons, all will not be pleasing
Trouble and torment exist for His purposes and reasons
Trials are no surprise, in fact, they are expected
Meanwhile, praise must continue in the Lord’s direction
My circumstances shouldn’t justify my mood, reaction, or voice
The gain from my praise is a victorious choice
Nothing should disturb the desire to serve
Conditions are unpleasant, yet praise must be heard
My praise makes a difference for the benefit of others
It encourages observers who also may be suffering
Remaining dedicated to witnessing for Christ
Despite any pain, praise must persist in life
So, if you are dancing through storms in the rain
More than likely, you have an understanding no praise, no gain
Prayer: Lord, we understand that choosing Your will includes pain and suffering. However, You also provided our comfort and covering. You gave us memory to remind ourselves that You are and will be with us. Therefore, when the pain hits, we can rejoice! When the suffering surfaces, we can praise You! Lord, You are in control. We bless You, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Amen!
(by Glenny Z. Moore)
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11 Comments
Amen! No Praise , no gain. Thank you brother Glenny for this devotion!
Amen Bro. Glenny! His PRAISE shall continually be in my mouth!
Amen my brother! May the Lord continue to richly bless you.
Amen.
Amen Bro. Yes! Praises to our God for He is great & greatly to be praised! Thanks for the reminder!
Learning to praise the Lord no matter. Hallelujah 🙌🏾
Amen! Yes! Ps. 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth - my testimony.
Amen Bro Glenny! I will Praise Him for ever and ever in all that I go through!!
AMEN!!!! Praise gets me/you thru!!!
Amen.
Let Everthing that have Breath Praise the Lord... Worthy to Be Praised!!