Praise God

Since being in Africa, I’ve noticed that I say “praise God” or something along those lines quite often. However, it is often when the power comes back on, the Internet works, or we have water in the city. Now those are great reasons to praise God, but in the last few days I’ve been really convicted about the need for praising God at all times.

I’ve been sick the past 36 hours – a nasty sickness called giardia that comes from a protozoan in water. I’m not sure where I picked it up, but all I’ve been able to think is “praise God.” God is no less worthy of praise because I’m sick or hot or tired.

So that is my prayer for right now – that no matter what the circumstances are, that I will praise God and be thankful for the immense blessings He has bestowed upon me.


**I took medication about 12 hours ago and it’s supposed to take 24 hours to take full effect. I’m already feeling a lot better!