1Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. 2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. 3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. 4I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. 6They spread a net for my feet—I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path—but they have fallen into it themselves. 7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. 8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. 9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. 10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. (Psalm 57)
David is appropriately held out as a model worshipper. His contributions to the Book of Psalms have served as a timeless source of inspiration. One very instructive aspect of David’s attitude to worship was his inclination to worship whether in good times or bad. For example, the passage above was written when his life was threatened by King Saul and he was hiding in a cave. Despite his adversity, he gives God glory!
Please read the passage above carefully and answer the following question.
Question:
Giving God glory should not depend on circumstances. How do you maintain an attitude of worship even when things are not going your way?