30 Days of Praise Day 17-Psalm 52:9

I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.

Today has been a tough day. It's such a strange phenomenon to go from feeling joyful, close to the Lord and at peace to struggling, doubting, and going through the day with a heavy heart. My only explanation for this is that the enemy wants nothing more than to steal our joy, our passion and our love for the Lord. So especially in the midst of sweet times of intimacy with our God, he brings attacks in all forms. If we are not consistent in our devotions and "arm" ourselves with the Sword of Truth, we are easy targets.

This verse reminds me of how amazing God is. We are spiritual beings with an eternal need to praise our Creator...not only for what He has done but what He is going to do. Since His name is perfect and without flaw, I will put my hope in it. He is Deliverer, Conqueror and in me, is greater than he who is in the world. I cling to that truth during these times of attack, and regardless of how I "feel" I will continue to praise Him!