Episode 50: Praising God When You Don't Feel Like It - Psalm 22:22-24
Episode 50 – Praising God When You Don’t Feel Like It - Psalm 22:22-24
What do you do when your circumstances give you nothing to feel thankful for?
In Part 5 of our study through Psalm 22, we explore what it means to praise God before we see the answer. David was surrounded by suffering, opposition, fear, and uncertainty, yet he confidently declared that God had answered him—even before his circumstances visibly changed.
Why?
Because David knew who God is.
The LORD is faithful. He is righteous. He is merciful. He hears the cries of His people. He does not change according to our circumstances, and He does not abandon His promises simply because we’re going through a difficult season.
And Psalm 22 points us directly to Jesus Christ.
The suffering David described prophetically foreshadows the crucifixion, while the resurrection demonstrates that what looked like defeat was actually victory. Jesus died, but He did not stay dead. The Father answered Him through the resurrection and exaltation of the Son.
That gives us a powerful reason to praise God when we don’t feel like praising Him.
Our praise isn't supposed to be controlled by our emotions or circumstances. We praise based on what we know to be true about God—remembering His past faithfulness, trusting His present character, and anticipating the fulfillment of His promises.
In this episode, we dig into:
Why knowing God's character is essential to genuine worship
Why praise can come before God's promises are visibly fulfilled
What David meant when he said, “You have answered Me”
How Psalm 22 points prophetically toward Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection
Why the fear of the LORD should fuel our praise
How God's unchanging nature gives us confidence when life feels out of control
Why suffering doesn't mean God has lost control
How remembering God's faithfulness can change the way we respond to difficult circumstances
You may not feel like praising God today. But what if praise isn't supposed to begin with how you feel? What if it begins with remembering who God is?