Some of the toughest battles that I have fought have been eased with singing and worshiping God. I have to say that it took me years to learn just how powerful my worship is while going through things in this life. For the longest time, I would let repeated trials and tribulations get me down, and keep me in that place for long periods of time. I had to learn just how comfortable our minds get in struggles. I say this because we become so used to and so accustomed to problems and burdens in life that once we encounter them, we keep ourselves there through the pity parties that we throw for ourselves, along with all of the griping and complaining-as if this behavior would get us out of the low place that we are in any faster. And sometimes, I even knew that these negative behaviors would not help the situation; but, I thought that in engaging in these feelings or indulging in these behaviors, that I would somehow, feel better about myself or the situation that I was facing,
As I look back, I am reminded of just how toxic and twisted my behavior pattern was, I mean, in order for me to overcome something that was so troubling to my spirit, I actually relied on toxic, negative behaviors, as an escape from the pain or at the very least, a method to the madness. But it just goes to show us how the enemy likes to manipulate any situation and our minds, having a person think that they can actually overcome the dark times in life with periods of chaos and confusion. I say this because (for my own example), I actually told myself that my wallowing in self-pity, and giving way to the spirit of griping and complaining is actually a way to pull me out of the dump(s) or hard place that I found myself in. And then if the pity party doesn't work, and if the spirit of griping and complaining doesn't work, then I just simply thought I needed to be mad at God, until I got my way.And I think that so many people actually feel or think that this behavior will work in getting God to move on their behalf. The problem with this though,is that God doesn't work on our time clock or timetable, or even, time frame. And as a matter of fact, the more we partake in these behaviors, the slower the pace of deliverance becomes. And in our wait, we become resentful and hateful towards God, further breaking our fellowship and intimacy with Him. And once we become so distant from God in this manner, our defense mechanisms and positive coping mechanisms become so diminished, that we are rendered defenseless and weakened. Thereby, we allow the enemy to attack us even more so, further breaking our worship and our praise to Him, and keeping us in the same dark place that he intended to keep us in to begin with. We remain trapped!
But oh, what praise and worship can do! Praise and worship breaks these chains and takes us from the darkness back into the light of God! What power there is in praying and praising while you are still in pain? There is so much in worshiping when you are still filled with worry and wondering what will happen next? Some much deliverance comes from the grips of defeat and discouragement! I once heard a pastor say that God moves by our faith; and I have to say that I agree with him. He does not move when we want Him to or when we think He should. It is only our faith that moves God! And in such faith, we should absolutely exercise it by praising and worshiping God-regardless of what we are facing, regardless of what we may be going through. So the next time t dark clouds surround you, and you don't know where to turn or what to do, make it a point to come into His presence with singing, praising and worshiping Him. There is so much power in praising Him through the darkest roads, and the hardest times in life. Never choose to stay trapped! Because, I guarantee, the enemy will make sure you stay there. Make the choice to praise and worship God with everything that you have left. And see how fast your faith will move you from the place of pain, into a place of deliverance. Make the choice to continue to have faith in God!
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