In Psalm 119 in the nun stanza, around vs 105 or so, the writer tells God "I am severely afflicted... accept my freewill offering of praise" How does one praise God even in their affliction?
2007-10-18 14:27:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By focusing on a greater goal and things more important than the present, and knowing that this life is only temporary!
2007-10-18 14:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm going thru this right now. I know God is in control. There will be a reward, wisdom, and purpose for my affliction so I can praise Him no matter what. I look forward to the good stuff. It's a choice.
2007-10-18 21:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by christian_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
through trial and hardship we are drawn closer to God. Even in the worst affliction Job still praised God. If only we could remember that we due not go through trials and hardships alone. I know that in my life when the bad times fall I thank God for always being there and loving me enough to teach me something that will help me love and praise Him more than yesterday.
2007-10-19 00:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by wbutterflies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By learning the truth about God. Many churches today will tell you that your afflictions are from God as punishment, but if you learn about Him and his personality you'll leave that bad things don't come from God. So giving him praise wouldn't be hindered.
2007-10-18 21:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise is what you do. How you live. When you tell God - "I trust you. Even though things don't look good right now, I know that you're in control, and I wait upon you're perfect timing and will for whatever I go through." That's praising Him.
2007-10-18 21:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's what we are commanded to do. It's hard. I've been pretty depressed and feeling like it will never go away, so I rely on my reasoning of what I know about God and past experience to sustain me until I am feeling better.
2007-10-18 21:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by Nels 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What can I tell you? Paul beat himself with a whip so he wouldn't masturbate ... I find most believers mentally ill anyway.
2007-10-18 21:40:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋