Praise In All Circumstances


As we were worshiping on Sunday at church, a question popped into my mind as we sang a song called "Alive in You" by Jesus Culture.  I was singing the words..."From beginning to the end, you deserve the glory", and I thought...Is Jesus worthy of my praise even if I never receive the earthly blessings I desire?  Tears fell from my eyes the moment I thought that.  I knew the answer was yes. Sometimes I wonder if the weight of life that I've experienced for so many years will get better here on earth.  Even if it doesn't, I know I will still praise Him. His worthiness doesn't change if he doesn't give me the desires of my heart. Scripture teaches in many passages like Proverbs 3:1 that if we follow the Lord, we will prosper.  It also teaches that if we turn away from God, there are disastrous consequences like in Proverbs 1:23-32.  The hard part is continuing to praise Him even when things are still hard.  After long periods of difficulty, we grow weary and lose hope.  Sometimes when that happens, we blame God because we know that only He can change our circumstances.  I want to praise Him no matter what...even if my life circumstances never change!


ALIVE IN YOU
From beginning to the end
All my life is in Your hands
This whole world may hold me down
But it can never drown You out
I'm not merely flesh and bone
I was made for something more
You are God, You're the Great "I Am"
Breath of life I breathe You in
Even in the fire, I'm alive in You
You are strong in my brokenness
Sovereign over every step
Even in the fire, I'm alive
I'm alive in You
Through the dark I hear Your voice
Rising up I will rejoice
For I was lost but now I'm found
'Cause even death can't hold You down
You are God, You're the Great "I Am"
Breath of life I breathe You in
Even in the fire, I'm alive in You
You are strong in my brokenness
Sovereign over every step
Even in the fire, I'm alive
I'm alive in You
I'm alive in You
It's no longer I who live, but Christ who lives within me
Christ who lives within me
From beginning to the end You deserve the glory
You deserve the glory
It's no longer I who live, but Christ who lives within me
Christ who lives within me
From beginning to the end You deserve the glory
You deserve the glory
You are God, You're the Great "I Am"
Breath of life I breathe You in
Even in the fire, I'm alive in You
You are strong in my brokenness
Sovereign over every step
Even in the fire, I'm alive, yes
You are God, You're the Great "I Am"
Breath of life I breathe You in
Even in the fire, I'm alive in You
You are strong in my brokenness
Sovereign over every step
Even in the fire, I'm alive
I'm alive in You
Even in the fire oh, I'm alive in You
You make me alive oh
I'm alive in You
I'm alive in You Jesus
Even in the fire, I'm alive in You Jesus

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