Beforeword: Praise is more than celebration—it’s surrender, trust, and presence. When we choose to praise, even in difficulty, we shift our hearts toward God’s faithfulness.
Praise reverberates from grateful heart
A song that rises when words fall short
It’s more than melody, more than a rhyme—
It’s choosing joy in the uncertain time
It’s the quiet thanks in the busyness of the day
The whispered hallelujah when cloudy is the way
It’s lifting our eyes when we’d rather look down
And finding our voice when sorrows abound
Praise is a posture, humble and true
It’s a way of saying, “God, I trust You”
It’s dancing on the ashes, singing through the pain
Believing that sunshine still follows rain
I will praise in the breaking
Praise in the bloom
Praise in the silence
Praise in the gloom
Where answers are absent, or there is fear
This I know—God is still worthy
year after year
The challenge: How to participate
Be intentional about living in a state of gratitude—being in awe and appreciation no matter what’s happening.
Let’s fill the week with gratitude that flows into praise.
Who’s joining me in lifting up joy—on purpose?
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A very beautiful and inspiring poem Dawn. I love it 😍
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So glad you found inspiration here, Sadje. That’s always my aim—to use this space to inspire. Thanks for your consistency. Cheers 💕🌺💕
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It’s a great pleasure my friend
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Bug hug 🤗 nuff love 💗
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🤗🤗🤗
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💖
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🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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Well said, Dawn.
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Thanks much 🙏🏽
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Amen to this:
“I will praise in the breaking
Praise in the bloom
Praise in the silence
Praise in the gloom
Where answers are absent, or there is fear
This I know—God is still worthy
year after year”
Dawn, I truly love this poem! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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You are most welcome trE. I’m so glad it resonated with you. This is my birthMONTH-long testimony to how God has been faithful these years of my life. Thanks for dropping by. #birthday #April
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Yes, I remember as it’s my birth month, too! But I love how you’re making it your birthMONTH–very clever!
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You’re invited to tag along April Queen 🌺💕🌺
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