“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”
“I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”
”Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!”
Psalms 69:3o I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners.
Psalms 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.
Psalms 118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
Psalms 118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalms 25:9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
Psalms 34:2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.
Isaiah 61:1-3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
In place of sorrow there will be rejoicing. Sometimes I do not understand the affliction and trials others bear and how they seem to rise above them and give God praise. It is inspiring to see those who bear the affliction and those who love them walk in a way that does not complain but rather continues to seek God and His love and mercy. It is inspiring to see them quote promises of God and hold fast to Him. It is encouraging to see their faith in action – God is able but even if He chooses not to act in this matter we hold fast to Him. Holding on and trusting God is possible when our walk with Him is lived out and His word is in our heart. Seek Him today and hold fast to His promises. He is certainly able to do more than we ask and much more than we can think.