In Psalms 77, we see a troubled person. We see a person who seems to be bogged down by the issues of life. 3: I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

Because of the overwhelming issues he faced, he began to complain and question the presence, mercy, and promise of God. 7: Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more? 8: Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore? 9: Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? Selah

Due to difficult circumstances, some of us have questioned if God was with us, for us, and able to do what He said He would do.

In the midst of this person’s troubling experience, he had a revelation of Who God was. He had a defining moment that moved him away from depression and towards expectation. 10: And I said, “This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.” 11: I will remember the works of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. 12: I will also meditate on all Your work, And talk of Your deeds. By remembering the great and mighty things God has done, he person was able to overcome depression. By praising God and meditating on His works, he was able to encourage himself.

We have all faced the issues of life. If depression, self-pity, or a bad attitude starts to set in, begin to recall what God has already done for you. Praise Him for all the marvelous things He has done in your life. The more we reflect and praise our God, our days get a little easier and brighter. Eventually, our troubling experiences will end and we’ll have another reason to praise and thank our God.