I Never Lost My Praise

Conclusion

Sometimes we do get discouraged, discouragement is a part of life. Discouragement comes most often when we do the right things but experience poor results. When we work hard, without any progress, when we give it our all but still lose every game, discouragement eats a hole in heart and makes us want to quit. But Job helps us to understand something about discouragement doesn’t he? Look what he says (and I’m paraphrasing), I came into this world without anything, and I was naked! And when the time comes for me to leave this world I will leave without anything. The Lord Himself gave me all that I have acquired throughout this life’s journey, and the Lord Himself can take it away so therefore it is my concern or my purpose because my purpose is to praise to the Lord. I was made to praise Him it is in my DNA. I’ve been up and I’ve been down, I’ve gained and I’ve lost, but I didn’t lose everything because I still have my praise. I can hear Job say, “I never lost my praise” remember that whatever is happening in your life, no matter how gloomy or discouraged you may feel, even when you’re faced with what feels like the silenced of God—God is always aware of and concerned about what you’re going through. In fact, at the close of this great book of Job, the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before (42:10). Despite intense unexplained suffering Job refused to curse God and he continued to worship and praise Him. We must remember that we do not live to ourselves but as members of the family of God. We must remember that we live here as citizens of heaven. We must remember we have an unseen adversary

contending for our souls. Job passed the test by holding on to his praise, now we need to hold to ours.

Do you want to pass the test this morning? I've got at least reasons why I never lost my praise. 1

1. His love endures forever

2. His grace is amazing.

3. His grace is sufficient.

4. He is the Creator of all things big & small.

5. He has power to do anything & everything.

6. He is faithful.

7. He never changes.

8. We are made in His image.

9. He may not come when you want to come but He's always right on time.

10. He gave us His only begotten Jesus.