Faith and doubts
Praise
Expressing gratitude and admiration toward God, even in the middle of difficulty.
What the Bible can tell you
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
Psalms 150:6
By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth.
Psalms 34:1
For even though the fig tree doesn't flourish, nor fruit be in the vines, the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food, the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls,
Habakkuk 3:17
A human reading
Praise does not have to be perfect or always joyful. It can be a simple thanks in the middle of trial. It often helps to look at the heart in a different way.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.