Ask people why bad things happen in this world and you will get to know a lot about what they think about God. Psalm 30 doesn't necessarily seem to be the opportune place to talk about this question of "why?" in the midst of David's song of praise. And yet, David is declaring his praise because of the relief he received from God. Because of the help and deliverance. The healing and restoration. Yet, what is our song when these things do not come when we ask?
Then we end up with that "why?" question.
Why does suffering exist? Perhaps it is easier to start with why not. Suffering does not exist because of God's absence. Especially in times when it is so easy to overlook the presence of God or not as easily be able to sense it - times of illness, natural disasters, or violence.
The truth is, we do worship a God of healing and constant presence, but it is really hard to recognize at times from our human perspective - especially when it appears in a form we would rather not have.
No matter what, we can join David in the song of praise because God is God and God is present, even when suffering seems to persist. It is during those times when all we can do is cling to God that the love of God is made real to us.
How do you praise God during difficult times?
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