Is Your Soul Sad

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11 NIV

Another verse talking about praising God through trials. Is your soul downcast? Meaning, are you stressed or worried about anything? Stress can manifest itself in physical ailments. I'm going through this now. Work and life are very stressful. I felt great while I was visiting my daughter because I could relax. But that doesn't help when I'm back at work or worried about anything.

So how do I handle stress? I have various outlets, but none of them are as effective as this little devotional I type each night. Through this small act of faith and spending time in God's word, my faith has grown. My heart is more tuned into what God wants to do through me. So I am not worried. I do still feel stress, but I will do as this verse says.  I will praise him and put my hope in God.

So tell your soul to not be sad. Rejoice and praise him!