Always Worthy to Be Praised

September 22, 2026

"And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD." Job 1:21

There are times when good things will happen to bad people, and it does not seem right that good people have to experience good things happening to bad people. There are also those times when bad things happen to good people. No matter how good we are to others, there are sometimes when bad things will still happen. It does not make a difference if we are saved or unsaved, bad things from time to time may come our way. In all that we go through in life it is foolish to blame The Lord when we go through tough times. Job was going through a rough time in his life, and he lost everything, but He did not blame The Lord, but on the contrary he blessed The Lord. The Scripture reminds us that with all that Job was going through he said, naked I came into the world and naked I shall leave, the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. I encourage you today to bless The Lord no matter what you are going through. In this life you will experience some lost, but The Lord is still good to you. Everything you have in life is because The Lord gave it to you. You did not get it by yourself; it was only because of the mercy and grace of The Lord that you are where you are. There will be good and bad days, but through them all The Lord is still good, and worthy to be praised. Even though it is hard for you to figure out what The Lord is doing, you can rest assure that He knows what He is doing in your life, and in your situation. Throughout all the good and bad in your life, bless The Lord. Through thick and thin bless The Lord. Through your ups and your downs, your struggles and your fears, bless the name of The Lord. Have enough faith in God knowing that He gave it to you, and if He takes it away from you, He must have something better for you. No matter what comes or what goes in my life I will bless The Lord for He is good to me. I know The Lord loves me and He cares about me, this is why I am so sure, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, through it all I know that you are always going to make a way for me. If I am up or down in or out, sick or well, I will bless your name for you are always worthy to be praised. Thank you for every way you have made for me, every door you have opened for me and all the blessings you have poured and will pour into my life. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY