"When life hits you by surprise, let a song arise". Those are some of the most profound words I gathered at Forward Conference 2K16. Spoken by Peter Toggs, those words spoke to me. Life can throw some really down casting surprises that are most definitely far from enthralling. However, even though the trial might not be over, you can capture plenty of victories during whatever rough patch you're going through. The best victory during life's trials is defying the devil. Satan wants us to turn from Jesus during our issues and make ourselves more vulnerable to his plans. (Those obviously are no fun). Releasing praise + worship whenever life decides to contrive something you'd rather not go through, is 10/10 something to do. It's a win-win. You leave Satan stupefied, God proud, and ultimately better your soul by lifting a praise, as your blessings come down. Call that a win-win-win!
Overall, not to sound cliche- but we serve a great, astonishing and loving God. Even when we can't feel his presence, we should always know that he is there and carries us. In scripture, God promises us that He "will never leave us or forsake us. " Deuteronomy 31:6. Be still and know that he is present and that he is our God. All we have to do is cast out cares upon him and He will surely carry our burdens- as His burdens are light.
Stay encouraged, stay blessed.
rebecca.
