One of the hardest things during any trial is to Praise the Lord while still in it. Truthfully, there have been days in valley seasons when I sure didn’t feel like it. Yet I knew from my years with Him and His Word that I needed to praise Him for who He is..regardless of my circumstance.

For many years we had a prayer group that met weekly praying for revival, for those in need, and petitioning the Lord for His heart. During my valley season I remembered something we use to do from time to time together. One of my dearest friends would have us go around in a circle and offer praise to the Lord for all He is and who He is to us using the alphabet. From A-Z we would remind Him who He was..Abba…Beloved…Comforter…Defender..Eternal Life..Faithful, and so on.

In the depths of a sorrowful valley there is a point where the words do not seem to come. When you have prayed every prayer you know to pray and now only weeping takes place. On those days, I remembered this practice and quietly would remind Him who He was as my tears poured. I imagine it pleases Him very much as one of His sheep struggle to say the words yet whisper with courage and obedience all He is to us. I imagine is not without tears Himself as we do this. For many times He was moved to compassion at the loss or grief of those He loved.  For this moment lovingly shows Him our love for Him and gives Him due honor. It’s acknowledging who He is even when we can’t seem to understand anything else.

So next time you find yourself without words..remember to Praise from A-Z:) Then watch what the Lord does with that beautiful moment..

My All & All and my Abba
My Beginning and my End
My Comforter and Creator
My Gentle Cherished Friend.
My Defender my Dream Giver
the precious  Gentle Wind.
My Faithful Fragrant Father
So faithful to fully mend.
My Everlasting to Everlasting
My Ever-present, Eternal Hope
My Helper and Homemaker
On streets I’ll see of gold.
My I AM and Inner Heart Cry
My Judge, Just and Fair
My King and Kinsmen Redeemer
My Perfect Love who’s always there.
My Master and Song Maker
My Tender Melody
None, NO None Like You
Can claim ALL victory!
My Overseer & Great Adventure

Protective and jealous too:)
Questions? You don’t mind questions

yet answers may stay with you.

Resurrection!! Your my Resurrection!

Redeeming  what Satan steals!
Savior! Oh Yes my Savior!
Your Blood it Covers & Heals!
Tender.. oh yes sooo tender
My Teacher and High Priest.
Understanding with great patience
when I’m frequently in need.
Watchful so very watchful
To “x” out Satan’s darts.

Guarding that which is hidden

from overcoming a tender heart.
Yeshua my mighty Yeshua

You’ve walked me through a lot.

Such goodness in our memories

from now and from the start.

And Lastly Lord you are ZEALOUS

as you watch over your sheep..

So simply I want to say Thank you for Always Loving Me..

 

Shelly Wilson