Thanking God In All Circumstances

O God, whom I praise,

don’t stand silent and aloof

while the wicked slander me

and tell lies about me.

They surround me with hateful words

and fight against me for no reason.

I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations

even as I am praying for them! . . .

But I will give repeated thanks to the LORD,

praising him to everyone.

For he stands beside the needy,

ready to save them from those who condemn them.

Psalm 109:1-4, 30-31

In good and bad times, when we are flush with success and also when we are brought low by failure—we are to praise God. As believers, we know that our present circumstances shouldn’t affect our allegiance to him. In this prayer, David confessed that he was in deep trouble. The wicked were slandering him and telling lies about him. They returned evil for good and hatred for his love. His enemies tried to destroy him even as he prayed for them. Yet in such a predicament, David said, “I will give repeated thanks to the LORD, praising him to everyone.”

Whatever your circumstances today, offer your thanks and praise to God, for he is the one who sustains you.

• Dear Lord, no matter what circumstances I am in, I will give repeated thanks to you . . .